RCN Scotland
Representing nurses, nursing support workers, nursing students and midwives across Scotland
We campaign on issues of concern to nursing staff and patients, influencing health policies and promoting excellence in nursing practice on behalf of our members.
RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025
Nominations are open for Scotland鈥檚 most prestigious nursing awards, with the title of RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025 up for grabs.
Band 5 nursing roles review
Find out more about the review process which is now open for submissions. Download resources to assist you in completing your application.
Consultation on NHS pay offer
RCN members voted to accept the Scottish government鈥檚 pay offer to NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts for 2024-25.
Nursing pay in Scotland
Safe staffing in Scotland
Our Learning Hub
Learn about the RCN Scotland Library services available to you and how to visit the space.
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RCN Magazine
The RCN Magazine has gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.
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7 Nov 2023
RCN Scotland responds to publication of Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Action Plan
The publication this week of the Scottish government鈥檚 Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Action Plan recognises the essential clinical role of nursing in Scotland鈥檚 mental health services. It also acknowledges the need for significant improvements in workforce planning as well as action to tackle recruitment and retention challenges in mental health nursing.
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26 Oct 2023
RCN Scotland responds to Auditor General鈥檚 report on the Scottish government鈥檚 workforce challenges
The RCN supports Auditor General's call for 'better strategic workforce planning', as Colin Poolman, RCN Scotland Director, says: "Long-term, sustainable reform is needed for our health and care services."
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Contact RCN Scotland
Find out who to contact and how to find us.
Arrange a meeting in the RCN Scotland HQ in Edinburgh in advance by calling 0345 772 6100.
Latest blog posts
- 15 Oct 2024 Strengthening the voice of GP nurses
- 14 Oct 2024 Time to highlight Scotland鈥檚 nursing stars
- 16 Sep 2024 Corridor care must be eradicated, not normalised
Page last updated - 15/10/2024