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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.

Consultation on NHS pay offer

The Scottish government has made a final offer for NHS Scotland staff on Agenda for Change of a consolidated 5.5% increase with effect from 1 April 2024.聽Members working in the NHS in Scotland will be asked to accept or reject the offer in a consultation running at noon on Tuesday 27 August and close at noon on Friday 20 September 2024.

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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.

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Safe Staffing in Scotland

Find out more about the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act which comes into force on 1st April 2024 and what Scotland's safe staffing legislation means to you

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Nursing pay in Scotland

Find out more about our campaign, recent pay deals pay in the independent sector.

Safe staffing means safe care for patients

Safe staffing in Scotland

Find out more about our work on safe staffing, including on the implementation of the legislation and associated guidance.

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.

5 Sep 2024
Newly qualified nurses being unable to find NHS jobs raised at First Minister鈥檚 Questions

At the first session of First Minister鈥檚 Questions (FMQs) since MSPs returned to Holyrood from summer recess, the Scottish government was challenged on the difficulties that some newly qualified nurses (NQNs) are currently reporting with finding their first job.
5 Sep 2024
Share your views on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

We need your voice to inform the RCN鈥檚 influencing work on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

Share your story

The pressure on you and our profession is greater than ever before. As the Voice of Nursing, the RCN wants to hear your story so we can understand the professional and personal impact of today’s pressures and demonstrate to politicians, employers, the public and the media the issues that are affecting the nursing workforce.