RCN Grampian and Orkney Branch

Our very own, Dawn Marr, treasurer of RCN Grampian and Orkney Branch!

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Do you have an interest in trauma-informed approaches to care in secure justice settings? Join us for an opportunity to learn about innovations and developments in trauma-informed care in secure justice settings and help shape future practice.

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Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care Neil Gray MSP has given the green light for implementation of AfC review recommendations to begin from 1 April in a letter to the joint health trade unions and NHS employers.
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Agenda for Change review’s recommendations to be fully implemented | News | Scotland | Royal College of Nursing Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care Neil Gray MSP gave the green light for implementation to begin from 1 April in a letter to the joint health trade unions and NHS employers.

The nomination deadline has been extended to 22 Jan in our second Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards. Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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This is the public’s opportunity to thank a nurse, midwife or nursing support worker who has made a difference to their or a loved one’s care, going that extra mile to ensure the highest standards of care. Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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New for this year, this award celebrates a significant or life-long contribution to the development of nursing as a profession that results in a legacy of sustainably improved outcomes
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Do you work in a nursing team that delivers innovation, service improvements and high-quality care? Is your team committed to person-centred care, innovation and delivering high-quality services? Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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Nursing support workers are essential members of the nursing team. Are you or one of your colleagues a nursing support worker making an outstanding contribution to the care of patients or residents? Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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Becoming a registered nurse/midwife is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. Have you or a fellow student shown exceptional promise during your professional education or practice placement? Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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Mental health nurses are key to promote and support recovery. Have you or a colleague succeeded in raising standards of care, making an outstanding contribution to the care of service users? Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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Do you provide effective supervision and assessment, create high-quality learning environments, act as a role model and build relationships to enable and support learning and development in the workplace? Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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Are you or a colleague a nurse helping people with learning disabilities maintain their health and wellbeing, raising standards of care and making an outstanding contribution to the care of service users? Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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Have you or a colleague shown innovative practice and clinical research leading to positive change for patients, service users and colleagues? Has this change measurable impact on outcomes or experience? Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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Are you or a colleague a clinical leader who motivates staff, advocating for nursing and for high-quality, person-centred care, making a significant difference to service delivery and quality of care? Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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Do you work to ensure children receive the best start in life? Have you or a colleague made an outstanding contribution to the care of children or young people or the care of mothers-to-be and new parents? Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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Nursing staff in care homes ensure residents receive high quality, safe and dignified care. Have you or a colleague made an outstanding contribution to care and quality of life for your residents? Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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Adult nurses can be found working across all health and care settings. Are you or a nurse colleague raising standards of care and making an outstanding contribution to the care of adults? Fill out a nomination form today 🏆
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New AGM date: 23/11/23 @ 19.30 on Teams

On the launch of our RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards – Scotland Board Chair shares why it’s nursing’s time to shine 🏆

Our time to shine – Julie Lamberth | Blog | Scotland | Royal College of Nursing Nominations are now open for the 2024 Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards

On the launch of our RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards - we urge everyone to join us in encouraging nursing staff to nominate themselves and colleagues. Find out more and start nominating today 🏆
https://bit.ly/46OSkqL

Hi folks.
We are going to need to postpone tonight's AGM due to weather unfortunately. Watch this space for new date

Hi all, you have an email regarding branch AGM on 19th October 2023 at 19:30. This is via MS teams.

It’s the following link, will be great to see as many people as possible attend.

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Here's five ways being on an RCN committee can boost your career and help you influence the future of nursing.

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