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RCN Northern Ireland opens strike ballot over absence of pay award

RCN members are urged to use their vote, following the continued failure to deliver a pay award for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions

Southern Trust win RCN Northern Ireland Leadership Challenge 2026

Registered nurses from across Northern Ireland have come together for the latest RCN Northern Ireland Leadership Challenge.

RCN Northern Ireland to ballot members on industrial action over pay

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Northern Ireland is warning that industrial action, including strike action, could be imminent as nursing staff continue to be denied a pay award already given to colleagues in other parts of the UK.

RCN responds to resignation of Northern Ireland Health Minister

Commenting on the resignation of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA

Student nurses showcase leadership skills at RCN Northern Ireland challenge

Nursing students from across Northern Ireland demonstrated teamwork, leadership and clinical decision-making skills at RCN Northern Ireland’s latest student leadership challenge, held yesterday at Craigavon Civic Centre.

RCN responds to publication of Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report

Violence in Belfast: ‘Racism has no place in our society’

The RCN is deeply concerned by reports of nursing staff being prevented from getting to work and feeling unsafe travelling home after their shifts

Belfast Trust nurse recognised for transforming neonatal eye care

Linda Hamilton is named RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year 2026 for her outstanding work improving eye care for premature babies

Five Northern Ireland members recognised at RCN Awards

Five RCN members from Northern Ireland who have made an exceptional contribution to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, have been honoured in this year’s RCN Awards.

Pay Review Body recommends 3.3% pay award - but NI nursing staff still waiting

The Pay Review Body (PRB) has recommended a 3.3% pay rise for nursing staff across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.