Activist training
The RCN Scotland Learning and Development Department Scotland runs accredited training courses that enable RCN stewards, safety representatives, and learning representatives to support and represent members effectively.
All Representatives are required to attend a three day Introductory Programme. Following this, Representatives must complete a further three day role specific course in order to be accredited by the RCN.
Accredited representatives are entitled to paid time away from work to undergo training to support them in carrying out the functions of their role.
What support do RCN representatives receive?
RCN representatives are fully supported by RCN staff.
Each representative also receives:
- access to RCN Direct
- Newsline, an informative monthly newsletter
- a representative diary
- an annual subscription to Nursing Standard
- access to the restricted discussion zone on the RCN website
- supported shadowing and mentoring opportunities on a ‘needs-led’ basis
- the opportunity to attend national conferences
- the opportunity to attend regular meetings held by RCN Officers and Lead Stewards
Interested?
Find out more about the specific RCN Representative roles by selecting from the left menu.
Once you have been accredited as an RCN Representative, your local RCN office will arrange for you to attend the appropriate courses. Please contact your local RCN office to find out more about being active within the RCN.