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.
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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Complete our survey to help us continue the fight for better staffing levels and patient care.
General practice nursing pay in Scotland
Scotland Nurse of the Year 2024
The Royal College of Nursing in Scotland is delighted to be holding its second annual RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards in May 2024. The awards are designed to recognise, highlight, and celebrate the dedication and outstanding professional care of nursing staff across Scotland.
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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18 Oct 2023
Cabinet Secretary pressed on the need for a sustainable nursing workforce
RCN Scotland joined the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in a constructive discussion with the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Michael Matheson MSP at this week’s SNP Party Conference in Aberdeen.
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4 Oct 2023
Pay increase for Scotland's general practice nursing staff
Nursing staff employed in general practice are to get a 6.5% pay increase. The increase is to be implemented from 1 October and backdated to 1 April 2023.
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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.
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Page last updated - 06/08/2024