Had a great time at the Belfast Trust induction day yesterday with rep,Amanda,chatting with newly qualified nurses, catching up with members, and signing up fresh faces to the union.Good luck to everyone starting off in their career and new new roles💙#RCN #Nursing #[email protected]

Happy Halloween 👻🎃 #halloween

RCN Foundation 15x15 Challenge✨ Big thanks to everyone who came to my coffee morning. Together we raised £205. In true Northern Irish style, we enjoyed fifteens as part of the 15x15 challenge and they went down a treat🧁 Grateful for your generosity and support. @rcnfoundation.bsky.social

Enjoying a cup of coffee in my @rcnplymouthbranch.bsky.social mug. #coffeetime #rcn

I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at two RCN AGMs last week discussing activism in nursing. Loved the energy, great member engagement, and real hope for the future of organising. Thanks to everyone who came along✊ #NursingActivism #UnionStrong #RCN

Lidia and Emma Jane welcomed Steph, Head of organising to Craigavon this week. She enjoyed meeting members and seeing the rep's at work. #union #reps #nursing #rcn @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcnactivism.bsky.social

On Monday we welcomed Safiah one of our new activist engagement officers to the Belfast office. She started her visit off with a ward walk hosted by our RVH rep Janine—connecting with members, and hearing local concerns. @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcnactivism.bsky.social

📝Reminder Northern branch AGM tonight #agm #rcn #organising #nursesvoice

It's Belle's favourite month when we do our Walk 100km with your dog in October for the Samaritans If anyone can spare some pennies. I would be very grateful 💚 fundraise.samaritans.ie/s/1127/1132 #samaritans #worldmentalhealthday

Today is World Mental Health day and we're reminding everyone to check in and catch up with someone you care about.A simple conversation with a friend, family member,colleague or neighbour can have a positive impact on their mental health. 💚Samaritans ☎️ 116 123 ✉️ [email protected] #mentalhealth

RCN Director, Rita Devlin said earlier “It is nothing short of shameful that it is our own Northern Ireland politicians who are forcing nursing staff in Northern Ireland back onto the picket lines in order to get the pay award that has been recommended, and which they all agreed should be paid.”

Today I had the pleasure of attending the Belfast Trust Welcome Event at Belfast Castle alongside RCN rep, Janine. It was great chatting with the newly qualified nurses as they embark on their first posts. Wishing you all every success as you begin your nursing careers. #RCN #BelfastTrust #Nursing

In 1951, trade unions bought Wortley Hall to create a space for education, rest, and collective strength. I was lucky enough to be there last week for training—amazing sessions, rich history, and a real sense of history in every room. #union #learning #UnionTraining

Attended the RCN NI History of Nursing Network on Friday evening for a commemorative event to honour the thousands of nurses from across Ireland who made a profound contribution to WW2 which marked the 80th anniversary of the war’s end. #rcn #history #historyofnursing #ww2history

The RCN South Western Branch AGM will take place on Monday 29 September from 7pm to 8pm on MS Teams. If you attend one branch meeting a year, make sure it's the AGM! Register now to support your local branch: https://bit.ly/4nfsq7I

Started my TU course with an inspiring session, learning about the fierce voices who shaped early struggles for justice and equality, reminding me just how far women have come, and how much further we can go.Grateful to be learning,reflecting,and building solidarity. #Union #RadicalWomen #Solidarity

Attended a Team Day with my institute colleagues. Loved the sessions, learned loads, and left feeling inspired by the ideas and people around me. Looking forward to putting it all into practice and collaborating with brilliant minds across the RCN. #ProfessionalGrowth #Collaboration #union #rcn

📝 Reminder RCN Southern branch AGM is tomorrow. Sign up and join the meeting to make a difference in shaping your local branch activities #rcn #nursesvoice #agm

The RCN staff have attended Queens and Magee to meet first year nurses over the last week. It's been great chatting to the student nurses and welcoming them to the RCN. Good luck in your studies. Haven't signed up yet, click the link below 👇 #rcn #studentnurse #study m.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ4b...

RCN South Eastern branch's walking group had a lovely walk from Bushmills to Portballintrae on Saturday and we were so lucky to experience all four seasons.

🚀 Launching soon: New Rep Connect - our first community on the brand new RCN Activism App! An online space for reps accredited in the past 2 years to share ideas, ask questions and get support from peers. 📱 Read all about it in Sharon Osborne's blog: www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

📝 Reminder Belfast and South Eastern branches AGMs are tomorrow. Sign up and join the meeting to make a difference in shaping your local branch activities 🎓Both have two interesting guest speakers @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social

This morning, Janine and I were chatting with members in the Critical Care Building, RVH. We had some great conversations about the benefits available through the RCN, from professional support to resources like the fantastic library, and issues members are facing. @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social

RCN rep, Janine Compston and myself attended the Belfast Trust welcome event for their new starts today at Belfast Castle. Great speaking to our members and recruiting new members. @rcn.org.uk @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social

Janine Compton, steward from the Belfast Trust, has been carrying out drop ins to wards in the Royal every Monday and discussing issues that matter to our members. @rcn.org.uk @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social

Fantastic weekend working alongside our members and colleagues, representing @rcn.org.uk at 🌈 @manchesterpride.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ A huge thank you to everyone who took part, helped organise, or stopped by our stall in the Community Lane. #RCN #ManchesterPride #Inclusion #Diversity #Nursing #LGBTQIA+

The RCN has lodged a formal pay dispute with the Northern Ireland Executive, Department of Health and HSC employers. The dispute focuses on the continuing absence of a 2025-2026 pay award for HSC nursing staff in Northern Ireland. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We asked if 3.6% was enough. In record numbers, RCN members have said it is not. You need to see reform to nursing pay that makes a difference. We’re finished fighting for scraps every year. Ministers must use the summer to reach agreement that will deliver for nursing. Read more: buff.ly/gka9Gli

Uppa nurses 🏳️‍🌈 We all had the best day at Pride in Belfast yesterday. #pride #belfastpride #rcn

⏰ We're into the last few hours to vote in the RCN pay consultation 🗳️ use your voice and vote 📢 ask a colleague to vote 🦁 Let’s charge into this final stretch with the power and passion of the Lionesses 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #rcn #nursespay #vote #lastdaytovote @rcn.org.uk @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social

‼️ ATTENTION ‼️ ⏰ *Last weekend* to have your say on *3.6%* - is it enough? 🗳️ If you’re eligible, make sure you vote before *11.59pm Sunday* when our consultation closes. 🗣️ *Make your voice heard*: rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved/Have-your-say#pay

📣 Attention NHS/HSC members in England, Wales and NI 4 days left to Get Out the Vote! 🗣️ Today, can you find one member who hasn't voted yet and convince them to vote? Keep sharing the link: rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved/Have-your-say#pay Keep up the good work 💪

🗓️ Today myself and Janine will be in RVH look out for us or send a DM if you would like us to visit your ward. #rcn #nursesvoice #nursespay #union

📢Calling all RCN members 🔗https://www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved/Have-your-say#pay @rcn.org.uk @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social #payconsultation #pay #nursespay #vote #nursesvoice

Great day meeting our voting volunteers in their places of work. Got a wee cup of tea and a choccie biscuit while discussing the pay consultation with RCN members. #useyourvoice #rcn #nursespay

Getting out the Vote with rep, Lee Edmonds at the Ulster hospital. #payconsultation #rcn #gotv #vote #nursespay #nhs @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk

Great few days last week at London HQ. Really enjoyed learning about the history of the RCN building and networking with my colleagues. Also learnt that the RCN only let men in from 1960 what other organisation could say that! #rcn #proudnurse

📢RCN members in NI If you want to organise a visit to your area or a ward walk this week please email me on [email protected] @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social #rcn #payconsultation #nursespay

Come on ENGLAND!!! Let's go Lionesses 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽ #Euros #WomensEuros2025 #England #Womensfootball

"Gone are the days when nursing staff are walked all over. Gone are the days of patient care being put second. Gone are the days of nursing staying quiet." Act now. Save tomorrow. #RCNActivism #OurPayOurSay #FairPayForNursing #NurseSky www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Information for the coming week for visits/drop ins/ward walks/webinars/GOTV training 👇👇👇👇👇👇 #rcn @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social

Have you voted yet??

Fair pay isn't given, it's won. And we win by getting organised. Let’s make sure every voice is heard. Voting volunteers are the link between the campaign and the workplace: having conversations, sharing information, and getting nursing staff to vote. Sign up now and let's get out the vote!

Good morning colleagues ☀️ One simple ask for today. Can you get one NHS Nurse or Nursing support worker in England, Northern Ireland or Wales to vote using this link? www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Involved... Nice one! Have a great day 🤗

On Saturday, we stood outside Belfast City Hall to demand fair access to ADHD medication. Same diagnosis. Different rules. It’s not right. Read more and download support letters. They’re there for you to use, share, and send👇👇👇 www.neurodiversityspark.com/protest-for-... #ADHDEquality

Rita Devlin, Executive Director and Dolores McCormick, Associate Director were delighted to visit the South West Acute Hospital today to promote our pay consultation. If you haven't already, you can vote using this link or via an email the RCN has sent you: www.rcn.org.uk/MyRCN/Northe...

Spent the morning with our brilliant RCN librarian, Claire in Downe and Downshire Hospital yesterday talking to RCN members about the pay consultation. Ferry ride back home and finally seen dolphins. @rcnlibraries.bsky.social @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk #fairpayfornursing #rcn

⁉️Question of the day #payconsultation #letsgetloud #rcn @rcnnorthernireland.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcnactivism.bsky.social