Public Health Nurse examination
Public Health Nurse open competitive examination (C1269H) for Monmouth County. Open to residents of Monmouth County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Monmouth County · Symbol C1269H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Monmouth County.
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| Symbol | C1269H |
|---|---|
| Title | Public Health Nurse |
| Employer | Monmouth County |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Monmouth County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (07186) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Monmouth County sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE:
Under direction, teaches, counsels, conducts epidemiological investigations, and provides public health nursing services in homes, clinics, and schools to individuals and families in the community for a public health agency; uses knowledge from nursing, social and public health sciences to promote and protect the health of populations through the performance of core public health functions and the delivery of essential public health services; does related work as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Responds to health questions by individuals and/or families during home visits, in clinics or schools or, while giving health demonstrations and lectures to community groups to educate the public on preventive health measures.
- Visits homes of individuals and/or families in the community and gathers initial background information used to assess their health needs and problems to develop a health care plan.
- Interviews patients and/or families to evaluate health needs or environmental hazards in the homes.
- Evaluates effectiveness of a family care plan and nursing services provided.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title asks for a bachelor's degree, 1 year of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Public Health. One (1) year of experience in a public health field or, nursing experience gained while working under the close supervision of a licensed public health nurse. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. Bilingual in Spanish and English.
License: Applicants must possess a current and valid registration as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Monmouth County appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
Other examinations open at Monmouth County
- Greenskeeper, Monmouth County (C1318H), closes November 23, 2026
Public Health Nurse examinations elsewhere
- Public Health Nurse, Sussex County (C1220H), closes November 23, 2026
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