PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: RCN Scotland Employment Survey

This report provides a summary of the views of RCN members nearly two years into the pandemic. These findings paint a detailed picture of members’ professional lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Key findings

• More than 6 in 10 nursing staff in Scotland are considering or planning to leave their jobs. 
• Nearly 40% of nursing staff are working beyond their contracted hours most shifts.
• 72% are under too much pressure at work. 
• 67% are too busy to provide the level of care they would like.