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RCN Northern Ireland branches

 

Our branches play a key role in helping us deliver our Charter, objectives and strategic plan. Each branch links with a country and regional board, to ensure the views of branch members are taken into account in all of our consultations.

Getting involved with your local RCN branch is one of the most powerful ways to stand up for yourself, your colleagues and your patients. When we organise and work together, we can fight for a health care system that values care and the nursing profession. Participating in your branch is a vital part of this. 

Discover branches in our region

Belfast

  • Chair: Janine Compston
  • Secretary:  Amanda Smith 
  • Treasurer: Edel Coulter

South Eastern

  • Chair: Lee Edmonds
  • Secretary:  Simon Higgs
  • Treasurer: Jill Fleck

North Western

  • Chair: Sarah McCourt
  • Secretary:  Marion Curran  
  • Treasurer:  Laura McClintock

South Western

  • Chair: Mary McCullagh
  • Secretary: Emmanuel Samuel Agyapong
  • Treasurer: Kathryn Gault 

Northern

  • Chair: Kevin Hasson
  • Secretary: Majella Hasson
  • Treasurer:Joby Joseph

Southern

  • Chair: Emma Jane Kearney
  • Secretary: Connie Mitchell
  • Treasurer: Francis Lavery

Our structure

We're governed by the elected members who make up our Council, committees and boards. They represent our members and work alongside the Executive Team who are responsible for delivering our strategic and operational plans.

RCN nursing union leader Nicola Ranger holding RCN manifesto at Congress 2024

Our governance rulebook

Learn more about our regulations, policies and processes, including our Standing Orders and Royal Charter.
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Page last updated - 13/05/2025