Public Health Nurse Cover Letter

With reference to your advertisement on Jobzilla, I present my updated resume for the opportunity of Public Health Nurse at [Hospital Name].

I am presently a Public Health Nurse at [Hospital Name], and have been employed in this department for the past 11 years, handling all necessary responsibilities of maintaining and ensuring utmost public safety. I have been head of that department for the past five years, and thus, know what it takes to make a Public Health department run smoothly and efficiently. I wish to bring this high level commitment to your hospital, as well as my medical experience and great interpersonal skills.

I ask that you kindly go through my enclosed resume to see full details of my skills and qualifications. If you wish to schedule an interview, I can be reached on [Phone Number].  Thanks so much for your time and consideration.

When I learned of your opening for a Public Health Nurse, I was eager to submit my resume for your review. My nursing experience with various public-facing health programs and clinics—along with my current enrollment in the doctoral program in Public Health at [University Name]—gives me confidence in my ability to significantly benefit your organization in this role.

My 14+ years of experience providing comprehensive nursing care through public health programs while communicating with a variety of community groups and leading nursing support teams has prepared me to excel in this role. My ability to educate the general community about health-related issues and concerns, as well as my outstanding communication and prioritization talents—are certain to make me an immediate asset to your nursing team.

Consider the following highlights of my qualifications:

• Providing contraceptive, diagnostics, and general nursing care as a Public Health Nurse at [Hospital Name].
• Overseeing 15 nursing and support staff members affiliated with [Hospital Name] Community Immunization Services program for the past 11 years; assessing immunization statuses, administering vaccines, and performing annual immunization audits for school children.
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating projects and programs to drive participant involvement in health and disease-prevention initiatives; analyzing results to identify areas for improvement and ensure goal achievement.
• Preparing to achieve a PhD in Public Health with an emphasis on Community Health Promotion and Education from [University Name].

With my previous experience and education in public / community health and program management, complemented by my dedication to providing insightful guidance and support to optimize community members’overall health, I believe I could exceed your expectations for this role.

The opportunity to discuss the position in further detail would be most welcome. I can be reached on [Phone Number]. Thank you for your consideration.