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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How were staffing levels on your last shift?

Complete our survey to help us continue the fight for better staffing levels and patient care.

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General practice nursing pay in Scotland

Scotland's general practice nursing staff are getting a pay award for 2023-24. Find out more.

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.

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RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2024

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.

19 May 2020
Care home staff deserve full sick pay, says RCN Scotland

Nursing staff, no matter where they work, should receive full pay if they become sick, need to self-isolate or shield throughout the pandemic.
18 May 2020
Confused guidance leaves nursing staff in independent sector exposed to Covid-19

Nursing staff with underlying health conditions could have no choice but return to work because of sub-par sick pay.

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.

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