Rcn Scotland

RCN's Joint Head of Legal Services, Jo Galbraith-Marten explains why members might be interested in the outcome of legal cases concerning pensions for judges and firefighters.
https://www.rcn.org.uk/…/update-on-publ ic-sector-pensions-a…

Today the Scottish Parliament's Health and Sport Committee is continuing its scrutiny of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill. So far the committee has agreed with many of RCN Scotland’s asks, including recognising the unique role of Senior Charge Nurses and the need for CPD. Read our latest update on our #askformore campaign and show your support for Scotland's nursing teams at www.rcn.org.uk/askformore

If you haven't completed our employment survey yet, join the thousands of RCN members who have already given their views. We need your responses to help shape our future campaigns. The deadline is Thursday 7 February. https://surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/XOW6L/

Today the #safestaffing Bill reaches stage 2 with the Health and Sport Committee due to debate many RCN inspired amendments. Read our latest update on our #askformore campaign and show your support for Scotland's nursing teams at www.rcn.org.uk/askformore

Whether you are a seasoned attender or a potential first-timer, RCN Congress is the highlight of the annual RCN calendar. Booking is open for this year's event, taking place in Liverpool in May. Find out more about why you should attend this year's Congress and book your place https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress

RCN members can help to recognise and reward the hard work and dedication of fellow members by nominating someone for RCN award. Categories include Rep of the year, Student Information Officer (SIO) of the year, Award of Merit for voluntary service to the RCN and an RCN Fellowship Find out more and make a nomination https://www.rcn.org.uk/get-involved/rcn-a wards Closing date 1 February

Have you worked on a successful nurse-led initiative? Are you a champion of best practice? Have you improved the care provided to your patients? Have you implemented an innovation in your department? Or, do you know a nurse who has? The RCNi Awards 2019 are your opportunity to nominate yourself or a colleague to celebrate excellence in practice. Closing date for nominations is 1 February https://rcni.com/nurse-awards

Please note the RCN member consultation on proposals for reform of NHS pay closes 11pm Thursday 24 January.
The proposals, negotiated as part of last summer's pay deal, relate to sickness absence, pay progression and time off in lieu.
Find out more about the proposals and how you can give your comments http://bit.ly/2IUEBE8

For those of you with an interest in nursing history you might like this video of an event in Edinburgh called "Nursing Stories from the First World War" from November 2018. It was chaired by Dr Alison O'Donnell from the RCN History of Nursing Society to mark the centenary of the end of WW1. It celebrates two amazing nurses, Mairi Chisholm (Scottish) and Elsie Knocker (English), who were very active on the front lines in Belgium throughout WW1 :) http://bit.ly/2sy6wmc

New materials to support new conversations & raise awareness of equality & inclusion issues on their way to local RCN branches. Being bolder & more courageous in advocating for equality & inclusion is the ambition for the RCN & its members. Which is why these new materials have been produced - to support RCN branches to raise awareness & start conversations about fundamental issues. The RCN believes it is important to take the lead on equality & inclusion, demonstrating accountability as an organisation & supporting members to start new conversations in their local areas. Our new resources are a great beginning. Find out more about the RCN’s approach to equality & inclusion http://bit.ly/2ANV62x

Throughout January the RCN will be asking members for comments on proposals for reform of NHS pay. The proposals, negotiated as part of last summer's pay deal, relate to sickness absence, pay progression and time off in lieu. Find out more about the proposals, when meetings are taking place in your area and how you can give comments on the proposals if you can't attend a meeting https://www.rcn.org.uk/…/get-involv…/ pay-and-other-campaigns

Have you worked on a successful nurse-led initiative? Are you a champion of best practice? Have you improved the care provided to your patients? Have you implemented an innovation in your department? Or, do you know a nurse who has? The RCNi Awards 2019 are your opportunity to nominate yourself or a colleague to celebrate excellence in practice. Closing date for nominations is 1 February https://rcni.com/nurse-awards

Whether you are a seasoned attender or a potential first-timer, RCN Congress is the highlight of the annual RCN calendar. Booking is open for this year's event, taking place in Liverpool in May. Find out more about why you should attend this year's Congress and book your place https://www.rcn.org.uk/congress

RCN members can help to recognise and reward the hard work and dedication of fellow members by nominating someone for RCN award. Categories include Rep of the year, Student Information Officer (SIO) of the year, Award of Merit for voluntary service to the RCN and an RCN Fellowship Find out more and make a nomination https://www.rcn.org.uk/get-involved/rcn-a wards Closing date 1 Feb

RCN will be asking members throughout this month at local branch meetings for views on proposals for NHS pay reform. Negotiations have been taking place since the pay deal announced in August and proposals are in place for three out of the four areas of reform included as part of the deal. Find out more about proposals & how you can get involved to give your views http://bit.ly/2IUEBE8