Members have sent a clear message by rejecting the latest NHS pay offer. Board Chair 💙Jules Lamberth💙 says 'the result could not be clearer…enough is enough. The ball is in Scottish government’s court if strike action is going to be avoided' Read more bit.ly/3YCGBrx

We are preparing for Scotland's first round of strike action. Sticking together will be our greatest strength. Be part of it. #FairPayForNursing #RCNStrike rcn.org.uk/strikehub

As the First Minister admits this winter is ‘without doubt the worst that the NHS in Scotland has faced’, Colin Poolman Director highlights in his latest blog that it is you, our members, who are ‘holding our health and social care services together’ bit.ly/3ZrCq28

TEC had a pop-up table at Tesco Inshes, Inverness today. It was a great opportunity to chat informally with the community, staff from TSO, and other NHS colleagues. Keep a lookout for future pop-ups being advertised at a venue in your area! #nhsh #telecare #nearme #ConnectMe

We need to hear from you! NHS Highland is looking to improve our Older Adult Mental Health and Dementia services. Your lived experience and those supporting you can tell us how we can best improve our services. Please get in touch at [email protected]

We are preparing for Scotland's first round of strike action. Sticking together will be our greatest strength. Be part of it. #FairPayForNursing #RCNStrike rcn.org.uk/strikehub

BREAKING 🚨 | The Biden administration have condemned the UK government's anti-strike laws. US labour secretary Marty Walsh said "I would not support anything that would take away from workers".

Job well done 👏🏻 to those who stood out in the cold on picket lines and those who worked to keep our patients safe.We have been with you in spirit. Hold your heads high and keep fighting never give up.#SafeStaffingSavesLives #RCNStrike The RCN

Are you a nursing student in Scotland? We want to hear your views of financial support to help RCN Scotland influence student financing. Fill out our short survey at bit.ly/3WJmQMO Please share RCN Ayrshire & Arran RCN Grampian and Orkney Branch RCN Greater Glasgow Branch RCN Highland Branch RCN Lothian and Borders Branch RCN Students

Are you a student nurse? #RCNMagazines has a new podcast series just for you. 'Placements: A Student Survival Guide' will help you tackle pre-placement anxieties, from how to prepare, to what to wear. Listen to episode one now: bit.ly/3HUg42x

We stand in Solidarity with our The RCN colleagues and friends supported by our RCN Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿staff on the picket lines in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 again tomorrow STAY WARM STAY SAFE AND GOOD LUCK #RCNStrike #FairPayforNursing #SafeStaffingSavesLives

In her latest blog, Eileen McKenna shares why RCN Scotland wrote to the Minister responsible for the National Care Service (NCS) Bill, Kevin Stewart MSP, to reiterate our serious concerns about the Bill and to call for the legislation to be paused. bit.ly/3SyQELG

Got questions about our ballot? Join one of our drop in sessions with staff on hand to answer your questions about the pay offer, ballot process and next steps. Find out more - bit.ly/3KoJebG

All @RCNstudents who also work for the NHS on Agenda for Change contracts in Scotland – you are eligible to vote on whether to accept or reject the new pay offer. You are the future of nursing, so use your vote today. #FairPayForNursing bit.ly/3xC129I

Attention all Members The RCN Scotland consultative ballot for on the new AfC pay deal is now open Please check your emails ! If you haven't received your invite to participate, just visit rcn.org.uk/scotlandballot to have your say #FairPayForNursing 🗳️

💚MEMBERS💚 Thank you if you have cast your vote in the ballot on NHS pay offer PLEASE ~ speak to your colleagues and encourage them to VOTE It’s important that RCN Scotland hear what you want them to do next. Your vote Your choice your voice BALLOT MUST CLOSE IN 3️⃣ DAYS

At no point in the last two years has the planned nursing establishment been achieved; in fact, the increase in vacancies indicates that the gap between planned staffing and actual staffing is widening Read more in our report bit.ly/3oXeCFr

As at 31 December 2022, 5,663 NHS Scotland nursing posts (WTE) were vacant. NHS nursing vacancies have continued at between 8% and 9% of the workforce throughout 2022 Read more in our new report bit.ly/3oXeCFr

The use of staff from agencies has increased dramatically, rising to the equivalent of 1,018 WTE nursing and midwifery staff in 2021/22, up from 450 WTE in 2020/21. More than double the cost of the previous year Read more in our new report bit.ly/3oXeCFr

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