Important information for new employees
Make sure to get familiar with the following topics.
Who?
Calculation of salary seniority is relevant for many occupational groups at OUS and applies to new employees and those who have previously been employed at OUS. This is particularly relevant for employees who are paid according to rates in tariff agreements. If you are unsure whether this will apply to you, you can ask your supervisor.
What to do?
In order for us to calculate your correct salary seniority, you must submit a completed notification form together with your work certificates/service certificates, and if relevant; birth/adoption certificate/medical certificate related to care work, to Sakarkiv: sakarkiv@ous-hf.no as soon as possible. Work certificates/certificates of service must show the start and end dates, as well as how much you have worked as a percentage or number of hours.
Former employee?
If you have previously been employed at OUS, you only need to submit documentation for the period after your last employment at OUS unless your stay is for six months or less. If we do not receive anything, the number of years and months from your previous job will be continued upon accession.
Hourly paid workers
if you have not worked for the hospital for the last 6 months you must submit the Notification Form and the latest certificates for recalculation. If this is not submitted, the date of re-entry will be set as your seniority date.
Time of determination
Your salary seniority is calculated after your employment contract/framework agreement has been signed. If your calculated salary seniority implies a higher salary position, the wage difference will be paid as a back payment. Your salary seniority date is set as of the 1st of the month. If Sakarkiv receives work certificates/service certificates later than three months after commencement or re-entry, the salary seniority will be effective from the date these are received by the health trust. If salary seniority is not calculated, commencement date will be set as the seniority date.
The calculation is based on
- all employment with public and private enterprises from the age of 18
- work in the home caring for children or other care work requires a birth certificate or medical certificate, and is included with up to 3 years
- first-time service in the military
- skilled labourers who have completed trade examinations will have the 'value creation part' of their apprenticeship included in salary seniority
More information
See our guidelines (document in norwegian):
For positions requiring a certificate of conduct from the police, you must use your signed employment contract/framework agreement to apply for a certificate from the police online: Police – Politiet.no
The police will send you the certificate digitally, and you send/deliver this to your supervisor, or to Human Resources (pfekstravakt@ous-hf.no) if you are affiliated with them.
The certificate of conduct must be presented before you start the position and can not be older than 3 months upon commencement.
If you are unionised, you must ask your supervisor to register your union affiliation in the Human Resources portal (Personalportalen) as soon as possible. It is very important to register your union affiliation so you receive the correct pay for your position and employment contract.
Information on tax and D numbers, application forms and identification requirements can be found at www.skatteetaten.no and www.nyinorge.no. When applying for a tax card and ID verification, you get assigned a Norwegian identity number / D number.
Foreign workers must have a valid residence permit for the entire period of employment.
If you have work in your home country, you must obtain the A1 Form from the national insurance office in your home country in order to receive the correct pension earnings. The form is submitted to sakarkiv@ous-hf.no
Our digital employee manual (eHåndbok) explains the internal procedures and other governing documents. These documents are designed to ensure good management of the hospital and to support the work done by our employees.
For information about our pension and insurance schemes, you can contact HR or your pension fund KLP for nurses and PKH for all other occupational groups.
We offer occupational vaccinations to all our employees in accordance with the guidelines for Occupational Vaccinations set by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
You can also contact the occupational nurse for advice and assistance:
- 23075919 or 23075889 or 23075921
Due to COVID-19, our vaccination outpatient clinics are closed for drop-in until further notice.
Call us by phone: 23 07 58 80 to book an appointment.
- Radiumhospitalet (room B 740): Wednesdays from 09:00-14:30. Tel.: 22 93 40 44.
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Radiumhospitalet (room B 740): Wednesdays from 09:00-14:30. Tel.: 22 93 40 44.
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Aker sykehus (Building 6, 10th floor): Wednesdays/Thursdays 08:00-14:00.
Call in advance (cell phone): 913 33 407 Tel: 22 89 44 58. -
Rikshospitalet (D5.2052): Tuesdays at 8:30-11:30, 12:30-14:30. Tel: 23 07 20 87.
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Ullevål sykehus (Søsterhjemmet, Entrance 2B, 1st floor): Tuesdays at 08:30-11:00, 12:00-14:30.
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Dikemark: Approx. 1 Wednesday per month. Call in advance. Mob/cell phone: 91333407.
Hepatitis B vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccines are offered to employees who may be exposed to blood infection. Blood infection can occur from stings, cuts and spills. The vaccine programme consists of 3 doses of vaccine taken within 6 months: a blood test is taken to measure antibodies 3 months after the last dose of the vaccine. The vaccine is free of charge and can be obtained from the Departement of Occupational Health.
Tetanus Vaccine
The tetanus vaccine is offered to employees who may be exposed to tetanus bacteria. Infection can be transmitted via soil, sewage and bites from humans and animals.
Other Vaccines
For more information about which vaccines may be relevant to you, please refer to our Occupational Vaccination Guidelines. Please contact your supervisor if you have any questions about vaccines in relation to your work tasks.