As an RCN rep you are a vital link between the RCN and its members. You are the RCN's ambassador in the workplace, helping to influence policies, assist members and shape the nursing profession. Use this guide to find information resources about working as an RCN rep and how RCN library services can support you.
Reps are entitled to free postal loans, please be aware you are responsible for the cost of returning the books. Reps also have extended loan periods of 8 weeks, any renewals are for 4 weeks.
Royal College of Nursing (2015) Ask. Listen. Act. Questioning and influencing to improve workplace conditions: practical guide for RCN representatives. London: RCN.
Nursing and Midwifery Council and General Medical Council (2015) Openness and honesty when things go wrong: the professional duty of candour. London: GMC/NMC.
Nursing and Midwifery Council and Cygnor Medyggol Cyffredinol (2015) Gweithredu mewn ffordd agored a gonest pan fydd pethau yn mynd o le: dyletswydd broffesiynol gonestrwydd. London: CMC/NMC.
Barsky A E (2017) Conflict resolution for the helping professions: negotiation, mediation, advocacy, facilitation, and restorative justice. 3rd edn. New York: Oxford University Press.
Mitchell B and Gamlem C (2015) The essential workplace conflict handbook: a quick and handy resource for any manager, team leader, HR professional, or anyone who wants to resolve disputes and increase productivity. Pompton Plains, NJ: Career Press.
Price A and Scowcroft A (2012) Essential skills for influencing in healthcare: a guide on how to influence others with integrity and success. London: Radcliffe.
Labour Research is a UK monthly that keeps you right on top of what's happening in the unions - from how they're responding to the impact of government policy on unions and working people to union initiatives on recruitment and growth. Labour Research (LRD Publications login required)
Workplace Report covers the latest developments in pay and conditions, best practice and news on pay deals. Its centre section provides a unique update on case law developments in two areas of employment law each month. Workplace Report (LRD Publications login required)
Provides an impartial and confidential employment relations service to those engaged in industry, commerce and the public services in Northern Ireland. View page
NHS Employers
Aims to keep employers up to date with the latest workforce thinking, the information on this site is also useful for reps. View page
TUC150: 150 years of changing the world of work for good
The Trades Union Congress presents a set of trade union stories from the past 150 years, snapshots of trade unionists. View page