Join your RCN North Wales branch colleagues for the 2025 AGM. Running from 9:30-12pm, followed by an afternoon CPD showcase including five learning sessions. 📆 7 October 2025 📍 Festival Church, Old Colwyn, Conwy Find more information, travel and contact details online: https://bit.ly/42A4Ud2

📢 RCN North Wales Branch members 📢 Your local branch is holding its annual conference on 5 November, focussing on: Embracing Mental Health. Learn about defining and incorporating wellbeing everyday, and navigating the road to recovery. Find out more and book online today.➡️ https://bit.ly/3VnRTzC

In her latest blog, Tara Rees, RCN Wales #NurseOfTheYear 2023, shares how her professional curiosity and drive to develop her leadership skills took her across the world. ✍️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/Blogs/my-nursing-trip-to-australia

🎉 The RCN Wales team has landed at the Tramshed, @unisouthwales.bsky.social!🎉 Come say hi, have a chat with us, and sign up today 🙌 Don’t miss out on your FREE #GoodieBag 🛍️✨ We can’t wait to see you💙 #RCNWales #StudentNurses #FutureOfNursing #RCNStudents

Are you a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker in Wales undertaking Band 3 responsibilities? Vote now on the NHS Wales collective agreement to recognise and repay staff. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/myrcn/Wales-collective-agreement You can find a full breakdown of the agreement and FAQs using the link. 🔗

Yesterday evening RCN Wales hosted its Biennial Research Lecture at Tŷ Maeth. Topics included mental health and moral injury in the workplace, and approaches to research in the mental health field. With special thanks to Professor Daniel Kelly OBE, Dr Dean Whybrow and Professor Ben Hannigan.

RCN Branch officials in Wales: last chance to book your place on the RCN Branch Update Webinar, which is being held tomorrow, 10 September at 6pm. You’ll hear from national member leaders driving our union forward and receive a strategic update. Secure your place now 👇 https://bit.ly/4lYAAzS

Another excellent day of #WalesNOTY25 panels here at Ty Maeth. Today, our Health Care Support Worker Award panel members told us how exciting it is to meet nursing staff from across Wales representing the best of nursing and advancing patient care. Who will be our next Nurse of the Year?

Are you a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker in Wales undertaking Band 3 responsibilities? Vote now on the NHS Wales collective agreement to recognise and repay staff. ➡️ https://www.rcn.org.uk/myrcn/Wales-collective-agreement You can find a full breakdown of the agreement and FAQs using the link. 🔗

RCN Branch officials in Wales: the RCN Branch Update Webinar is coming up on 10 September! You’ll hear from national member leaders driving our union forward and receive a strategic update ahead of AGM season. Secure your place now 👇 https://bit.ly/4lYAAzS

Are you a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker in Wales undertaking Band 3 responsibilities? Find out more about the ballot now open on an NHS Wales collective agreement aiming to recognise and repay staff. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nhIhSW

This week at RCN Wales HQ, we met with the visiting Romanian nursing delegation and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for Wales Gill Knight. We discussed how we can support nursing staff coming to the UK from Romania and the opportunities for strategic partnership working. @suetranka.bsky.social

The RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards 2025 showcases kicked off this week. This month our shortlisted candidates will present their projects to our expert nursing panels, who'll decide the finalists for each category. Good luck to all- your work is already inspiring change. #RCNWales #WalesNOTY2025

We're at @aberuni.bsky.social today! Visit our stand in the Gwendolen Rees building and find out about the benefits of joining the RCN as a student member! Can't make it to see us in person? Find out more about membership online: rcn.org.uk/membership/student-join

"Corridor care" isn't just in corridors. Waiting for hours or days in a chair? That's corridor care. Treated in an office, toilet or car park? That's still corridor care. Add your voice now: rcn.org.uk/SeneddPetition

DON’T MISS: the launch of our 2026 election campaign. Only a couple of days left to register! 📅 Date: Wednesday, 24 September 🕕 Time: 18:00–20:00 📍 Location: The Senedd, Cardiff Bay CLICK HERE: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/events/w-rcn-wales-senedd-election-campaign-launch-240925

Remembering Tina Donnelly CBE: RCN Wales pays tribute

📚 Many of you will be starting your journey as #nursingstudents or returning to your studies this September. RCN Wales is visiting @aberuni.bsky.social#nursingstudentsto talk about the support available as a student member. 📍4 Sept 9.30am, room GR1.31- Gwendolen Rees Building. Presentation at 11am. #RCNStudents

Join us on 17 September 6-7pm for our live event: Grow your CPD with RCN membership for the nursing support worker workforce. Hear from NSW members and the RCN about ways to make the most of professional development resources and opportunities through RCN membership. Book now! https://bit.ly/3VniTyT

What would a 36-hour working week mean to you? Help us in our negotiations with Welsh Government and tell us if a 36-hour work week should be a priority in the non-pay elements being worked through in partnership. Take our survey in a few short clicks today: https://surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/TMZ2ER/

Make sure your RCN membership details are correct to continue receiving important updates from us. You can check and update your details by logging into MyRCN: https://www.rcn.org.uk/myrcn

Would you like to get involved in the leadership of your RCN branch? Want to know more about what roles are available? Join our online explainer session to explore what a branch chair, secretary and treasurer does and what support the RCN can give you. Book online today: https://bit.ly/3HVsWIn.

International nurses once arrived in the UK with hope and purpose - but many are now leaving, disillusioned by systemic inequality, exclusion, and lack of support. In her new blog post, Suma John shares a powerful call to action ⬇️ https://bit.ly/41jIYm9

As the public gets ready for a break over the bank holiday, we know our members are continuing to work hard to deliver excellent patient care. ☀️ Please keep hydrated and remember to take your breaks 🚰 Read our top tips on the website. ➡️ https://bit.ly/45MjYVI

📢 There's still time to book your place for the RCN Wales Biennial Research Lecture. This year's theme centres around mental health both in the workplace and in clinical practice. 📍 Ty Maeth, 11 September You can find out more about our guest speakers and book online here: https://bit.ly/4oNl9gi

If you're passionate about @rcn.org.uk’s commitment to become an anti-racist organisation and would like to work together with members from across the UK to help develop and deliver our action plan, then we'd like to hear from you! Submit your application by 4.30pm tomorrow ⬇️ https://bit.ly/44QPukX

Executive Director Helen Whyley from the Royal College of Nursing in Wales would like to extend her warmest congratulations to all students across Wales receiving their UCAS results today. To those who've secured a place in nursing - we're delighted to welcome you into the profession!

Join our roundtable discussion in south east Wales, where we'll be exploring the role of the independent sector in delivering high quality, person-centred end of life care. Check out the details and register your interest ➡️ bit.ly/3Hv1pgO

Our Compassionate Conversations programme is designed to support you to hold conversations in your practice that create a sense of trust and emotional connection and help your patients feel valued and understood. 📅 17 Sep, 24 Sep & 1 Oct 🕘 9.15am - 4.15pm 📍 Online Book your place ⬇️ bit.ly/3J5PLcQ

🚨 Last chance alert! Applications close soon for the Communications and Media Officer role at RCN Wales. If you're a creative communicator, this is your moment. 📍 Cardiff / hybrid working ⏳ 17.5 hours (job share) 📆 12 month fixed term contract 🔗 Apply online by Sunday 10 August: bit.ly/3H3q8J7

In his monthly update to members, RCN President Bejoy Sebastian thanks every member who voted in our recent pay consultations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. He reflects on the importance of making our voices heard all year round to achieve meaningful change. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/uvtevnf

What would a 36-hour work week mean for you? Help us in our negotiations with Welsh Government and tell us if a 36-hour work week should be a priority in the non-pay elements currently being worked through in partnership. Take our survey in a few short clicks today: surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/TMZ2ER/

It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek and we're highlighting the difference that expert support, knowledge and choice makes during new parenthood and beyond. Whether you support families in your role, or have your own stories to tell, we’re recognising the impact of breastfeeding awareness.

Are you in your final year of nursing studies? Tell us about your experiences applying for newly registered nurse roles. We need your voices to lobby politicians across the UK to ensure there are nursing jobs available after graduation. It's quick and simple. ➡️ surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/graduatejobs/

Have you completed the RCN employment survey? You now have one week left to speak up about your working life and shape our campaigning. Add you voice here: surveys.rcn.org.uk/s/ES2025/

Thank you to RCN members in Wales who turned out in record numbers to vote in our consultation on the latest NHS Wales pay award. We asked you if 3.6% was enough and you have a clear message for the Welsh Government: it is not. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3IRXICg

If you’re working on Agenda for Change terms and conditions across Wales, you have less than 2 days left to have your say on 3.6%: bit.ly/449JHqm Not an RCN member? Join today and you can still take part: bit.ly/3e0mgaE

Doctors, nurses, and health care staff in Wales are forced to care for patients in unsafe places without access to life-saving equipment and where dignified care isn't possible. RCN Wales and @bmacymru.bsky.social are urging Welsh Government to end #corridorcare. Add your voice now✍️ bit.ly/4323kS1

📣We are looking for an aspiring student leader to sit on the RCN Professional Nursing Committee. 📣 Nominations for the Wales student seat are currently open, with a term of office between 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027. Find out more and submit your nomination by 2 September ➡️ bit.ly/4m2BQCw

We're seeking to appoint an expert member in Wales who's passionate about @rcn.org.uk's commitment to become an anti-racist organisation to the RCN's Anti-Racism Subgroup. Find out more and submit your application ➡️ bit.ly/44QPukX

Keen to know more about leadership in health care? We've got just the event for you! Find out more and book your place on our Introduction to Leadership webinar ➡️ bit.ly/3FtmAiu

Helen Whyley, Executive Director of RCN Wales, has been out visiting workplaces across Wales encouraging members to have their say on whether 3.6% is enough for the nursing profession. Have you had your say? Vote in just a few clicks today: bit.ly/40OHU9q

For #FlashbackFriday we're remembering #CareHomeOpenWeek! A week of shared stories, big smiles, delicious cake and memories made, as care homes across Wales threw open their doors to their communities and celebrated the wonderful care provided by their staff. #FBF #CHOW

Nursing needs investment, and staff need to be valued for the safety critical work that they do. Have you had your say on whether 3.6% is enough? Tell us today in just a few clicks: www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Wales-...

Health Inspectorate Wales (HIW) are recruiting Practice Nurse Peer Reviewers Join HIW as a Practice Nurse Peer Reviewer & work alongside them to carry out inspections at GP practices & GP out-of-hours services across Wales. www.hiw.org.uk/peer-reviewers

Join our webinar on 12 August to learn more about the principles of accountability and delegation, and how they can be applied in practice. Find out more and reserve a spot ➡️ bit.ly/43QdnJ8

We are pleased to announce that the window to nominate in any category for RCN Wales Nurse of the Year 2025, has been extended to 23:59 on Monday 7 July. You still have time to nominate your nursing hero.... www.rcn.org.uk/wales/Get-In... #WalesNOTY2025

🏥 Dr Stephen Kelly, Helen Whyley of @thercnwales.bsky.social and Professor Nicola Ranger pictured at Wrexham Maelor hospital promoting our joint petition to end corridor care 🛏️Help doctors and nurses to protect patient safety & dignity and sign our petition today 🔗https://bit.ly/4jQZQbb

3.6% - is it enough? Our consultation on the 3.6% pay award for NHS staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions in Wales is open NOW. We need every eligible RCN member to raise their voice. Have your say with just a few clicks: www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Wales-...

Do you know an exceptional children’s nurse working in Wales? 🌟 Nominate for the Registered Nurse (Child) Award We're looking for a nurse who provides outstanding care for children and young people, demonstrates clinical excellence, and makes a real difference. 👶💙 www.rcn.org.uk/wales/Get-In...