Scotland | Royal College of Nursing

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.

Fair Pay for Nursing

Our indicative ballot on industrial action on pay is now open. Find out more about the ballot, RCN Scotland’s trade dispute with Scottish Government and NHS employers, and our Fair Pay for Nursing campaign.

Information sessions on indicative ballot

Find events in your area to get answers to your questions about the RCN's indicative ballot on pay.

COVID-19

Find information about what we are doing to support you, clinical guidance and advice about COVID-19 and work and other employment issues.

COVID 19: information for nursing students in Scotland

Find out what you need to know in our FAQs specifically for nursing students studying in Scotland

Update your details

Now, more than ever, we need to make sure we have the most up to date contact details for you. Visit MyRCN today and update your details

How we influenced candidates in the Scottish election 2021

Read about our priorities for this Scottish Parliament

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Contact

Due to ongoing developments related to COVID-19 pandemic, as a precaution, the RCN Scotland office in Edinburgh (including the RCN learning hub) is closed until further notice. Please note that whilst the office is closed, the RCN remains open for business as usual, with services from the closed offices and libraries continuing remotely.

Check the RCN COVID-19 webpage for information and advice; contact RCN Direct on 0345 772 6100 - 8.30am-5pm weekdays, 9am-4pm weekends; or use our online advice form

Follow RCN Scotland on Twitter and Facebook for updates and information.

You can also find contact details for members of the RCN Scotland teams.

Organising for Change

Have you considered joining in our Organising for Change training and development programme? Find out more about how this new model can help you influence for change in your workplace.

Nursing Matters Podcast

Listen and subscribe to #NursingMatters - a new podcast from the RCN Professional Nursing Committee - discussing what really matters to nursing.

E-campaigning

Be the first to hear about our campaigns - sign up to receive a regular email with quick and easy online actions you can take to support our campaigns.

RCN Magazines

The RCN Magazines have gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.

Share your experiences with us

In these extraordinary times we want to hear your story wherever you are working - in our communities, care homes or hospitals.

We will use what you share anonymously to inform our work to support our members and to influence decision makers on your behalf.

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29 Sep 2021
NHS pay dispute in Scotland: members to be asked about willingness to take industrial action

The consultation will launch on 12 October and close on 8 November.
7 Sep 2021
NHS nursing vacancies at record high

New NHS Scotland workforce statistics published today (7th September 2021) show nursing and midwifery vacancies have been at a record high since March, with over 4,800 posts unfilled.

Supporting our members who work in care homes

The RCN is committed to supporting our members who work in care homes.

We've developed a set of information and resources to assist you in providing high quality care to residents.

Find out more

Webinars on Complex Conversations and Decisions for Care Home Leaders

RCNScot - 17h

RCN members working for the NHS in Scotland – have you taken part in our indicative ballot on potential industrial… https://t.co/Vw7mFhIOmV
RCNScot - 19h

Nominations are open to elect a nurse member to the RCN Scotland seat on the RCN student committee. Find out more… https://t.co/OTywFPWzYU
RCNScot - 20h

Join the RCN Scotland policy and professional practice team for an update on our work on the independent health and… https://t.co/XwR139LTft
RCNScot - Oct 22

We’re asking members who work for the NHS in Scotland what you think about potential industrial or strike action in… https://t.co/eAA3egUQSI