Work with us

Requirements. Here is what you need to know before you move to Northern Norway to work with us.

Language. You must have good Norwegian skills, basic English is also preferred. We can assist in language training. Here is a link to a free program for language training:  LearnNow

Authorisation for health personnel
All health personnel must be authorised by the Norwegian Directorat for Health. Please see their website for information on how to apply.

 You get many benefits as an employee at Finnmark Hospital Trust.

• We pay well
• We help with housing, and we pay travel and moving expenses
• We offer further training in speciality nursing
• We offer scholarships for specialisation of doctors
• We have good opportunities for research professional development
• We have a working environment characterized by diversity
• You get a write off from the government for Norwegian student loans
• The tax is lower for people living in Finnmark
• The electricity is cheaper
• Versatility – doctors with experience from Finnmark are attractive in hospitals, in Finnmark you get to work in smaller departments which means that you have more varied task and more responsibility, that you can benefit from in the future
• Finnmark Hospital Trust scores high on quality indicators and we work systematically on professional improvement. You get to join us in developing the specialist health service in a county with the size of Denmark, where we affected by long distances and scattered population, which gives you a unique experience in situations you do not get anywhere else!

Last, but not least: you avoid queues and rush traffic and get wild and beautiful nature just outside your door.

To work in Norway you need a residence permit from The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.
The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration

You have to go to the local tax office to be issued with a standard personal ID number. You will then receive a tax deduction card.

For importation of cars and other things see the website of The Norwegian Customs and Excise.

Bank account. To open a bank account bring your passport and personal ID number to a local bank office.

Your employer registers you with the National Insurance Service. If you are entitled to child benefit (if you have children under the age of 18) you need to apply at your local NAV office. You must have a police certificate when required, for example for work involving children and mentally disabled persons. You must submit documentation that you have received necessary vaccinations. If you do not find what you need here, please visit this website:
New in Norway

Adjustments to accommodate diversity and policy
Employees are our most important resource. We strive to attract the very best professionals, and we will make adjustments so that all employees will feel comfortable in the workplace and perform at their best.

The health enterprise shall ensure that diversity in the population is reflected to the greatest extent possible in its hiring practices. Therefore, one of our personnel policy objectives is to achieve a balanced mix in terms of gender and age, and to recruit qualified persons with immigrant backgrounds.