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This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.What You Will Be Doing: As a nurse consultant, you'll be at the forefront of shaping health initiatives, using your clinical expertise to guide program managers and colleagues in the Health Systems Collaboration (HSC) Unit. Dive into prevention topics like cardiovascular health, diabetes, dementia, and cancer, and get creative with designing and implementing statewide interventions. This role is your chance to champion health equity and work collaboratively to drive impactful, evidence-based public health solutions. You'll also have the exciting opportunity to connect with diverse programs, sharing your knowledge and making a real difference in public health!Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. As a member of our team, you will contribute every day to improving the health of Alaskans and their families. The Division of Public Health Exemplifies these values: Accountability – We are committed to the responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.Respect – We provide services without discrimination or judgment.Human Potential –We are committed to developing each Alaskan's potential as a healthy individual and fostering strong, healthy communities.Integrity – We are honest and ethical in all we do.Scientific Excellence – We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.Benefits of Joining Our Team: Join our team and dive into a vibrant group of public health experts who are passionate about science and data-driven decisions. You'll work alongside a supportive and friendly administrative team, diverse specialists, epidemiologists, and communications pros. Collaborate with your colleagues in the Health Systems Collaboration (HSC) Unit. We know that by working together and supporting each other, we can do our jobs better and make Alaska a better place for all people to live, work, and play!The Working Environment You Can Expect: Your new workspace on the 7th floor of the Frontier Building boasts stunning views of the Chugach Range, Mt. Denali (on clear days), and Cook Inlet. Our Midtown location makes it easy to find delicious lunch options, whether you're up for a quick stroll or a short drive. The Frontier Building offers ample covered parking, onsite vending machines, and excellent building security.Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies: Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.Manages & Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy; and communicates it by a variety of methods.Creative Thinking - Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies new solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are not suitable or are unavailable.A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs [BCC(1]

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Minimum Qualifications Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.ANDAny combination of education, certification, and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.Evidence-Based Practice: integrates best research practices with clinical expertise and patient values for optimum care and participates in learning and research activities to the extent feasible.Health Research: Knowledge of the evidence-based principles, strategies, methods, processes, and best practices used to identify and define health issues and develop relevant research, investigations, evaluations, assessments, reporting of results, and recommendations.Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.Public Health: Applies knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools associated with protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, including promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases equivalent to those typically gained by: Post-secondary education in nursing, public health, healthcare services, healthcare administration, or a closely related field that includes either a bachelor's degree in nursing or Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing;ANDProgressively responsible professional nursing experience that includes responsibility in health care, public health, health care delivery systems, nursing administration, consultative nursing, and/or teaching capacity that is relevant to the position's area of nursing specialty.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCEQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Online Application/User/Reset Password For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at: Name/Title: Ness Verigin Phone: (907) 269-8037Email: ness.verigin@alaska.gov