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.

NHS pay offer for 2025-26 and 2026-27

Members working in the NHS in Scotland will be asked to accept or reject the offer in a consultation from noon on 23 April until noon on 14 May 2025. Read our FAQs on the offer.

NHS Scotland pay offer FAQs

Review of band 5 nursing roles roadshows

As part of our commitment to supporting members taking part in the review of band 5 nursing roles, we're coming to meet with you as part of our roadshow programme across Scotland. Come and talk to us about how we can support you and raise your concerns.

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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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Scotland's Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce

Scottish government has published its report 'Delivering Together for a Stronger Nursing and Midwifery Workforce'. Read more about their recommendations that were shaped by the nursing voice and that reflect our priorities for action.

Visit our taskforce page

2 Jun 2024
Scottish nurse awarded RCN Fellowship for unwavering commitment to the advancement of nursing

Professor Aisha Holloway, Chair of Nursing Studies and Co-Director of the Edinburgh Global Nursing Initiative, within the School of Health in Social Science at The University of Edinburgh has received the RCN’s top honour of being made a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing in recognition of her contribution to global nursing issues and global health-promoting policies, and her commitment to early career leadership development in nursing.
23 May 2024
Inspirational nurse who transformed ICU nursing care named RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year

Lynsey Russell received the award at a glittering ceremony at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh yesterday (23 May 2024) in recognition of her clinical leadership, commitment to delivering for her patients and efforts to upskill and inspire the future nursing workforce.