Registered Nurse [Training Program] (2320) – Citywide – (H00206)

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.  This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam.    Application Opening : September 18, 2026 Application Deadline : On or after September 25, 2026 Salary :  $175,812-$235,300  Annually*   careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=2320&setId=COMMN    Appointment Type :  Permanent Civil Service    Recruitment ID : CBT-2320-H00206  Work Arrangement: Onsite   San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.  The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings.    The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.   The purpose of the 2320 Registered Nurse Training Programs is to prepare registered nurses at any stage of their careers to provide safe and competent nursing care to all patients.  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:  Provides nursing care to patients within an assigned hospital Unit, Clinic, or any SFDPH setting that requires Registered Nursing care;  Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients;  Takes and records vital signs or other diagnostics including temperatures, respiration and pulse;  Reports unusual occurrences and unusual results of treatments;  Sets up treatment trays, prepares instruments and other equipment;  Implements medical and nursing care plans;  Directs and supervises the patient care provided by nursing personnel;  Maintains standard unit or clinic activities;  Assists in administering highly specialized therapy;  Maintains records reflecting patients' condition, medication, treatment and reactions;  Follows regulations, policies, and procedures for nursing care;  May direct the work of auxiliary sub-professional personnel in performing various tasks in assisting with the care and comfort of patients and the cleanliness and sanitation of ward, hospital beds, and appurtenant equipment; AND  Performs other related duties as assigned/required.  Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/   The following nursing care areas are recruiting for the 2320 Register Nurse (Training) specialty. Other nursing care areas may also make hires from this recruitment.  Psychiatric Care  Registered Nurses in this program will learn how to provide nursing care to patients with mental health needs.  Jail Health Service  Registered Nurses in this program will learn how to provide nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.   License : Possession of a valid permanent/temporary (including interim permit) California Registered Nurse License  ⚠️IMPORTANT: License status must be "Current" according to search.dca.ca.gov . Be sure to include your license number in your application as failure to do so may result in application rejection.  Verification of Education and Experience:   Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review  SF Careers Employment Applications  for considerations taken when reviewing applications.     Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at  https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ .   Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.   What else should I know? Please click here for additional details.  Selection Procedures:  After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:  Post Selection Referral Procedure (PSRP): Once the eligible list is established, the hiring team will man