Friday 10 May saw us celebrate Nurses' Day in my Trust - Oxford University Hospitals. This is a well attended event and celebrates nursing from all specialities in the Trust.
After collecting some RCN promotional supplies from another rep colleague, I set up the RCN stand in Tingewick Hall with lots of RCN literature, a few branded items and of course some celebration chocolates!
I was joined by two colleagues Donna-Sue Wright, RCN Officer, and Sally Bassett from the RCN Oxfordshire Branch for part of the day.
This was a great opportunity for us to meet and talk to staff about the RCN, discuss the benefits of having RCN membership and the support and training opportunities provided by the RCN, while learning more about our members, their areas of work and challenges they may be facing.
The stand was well attended throughout the day. We had new staff wanting to join the RCN, some seeking advice, needing RCN literature, and others who expressed an interest in becoming an RCN rep for either learning, safety or a steward.
Being an RCN steward is a very interesting and rewarding role. After completing your rep training you have a supervisor that works alongside you to review and discuss your cases. The role encompasses a wide variety of activities such as attending joint union committee meetings, trust meetings to represent our members' interests, and supporting members who may be experiencing difficulties with a range of issues, providing information, guidance and support.
With such a large organisation we need more reps to help support the workforce, so if you are passionate about supporting others in whatever way, speak to your local RCN reps or you can find more information online.
After collecting some RCN promotional supplies from another rep colleague, I set up the RCN stand in Tingewick Hall with lots of RCN literature, a few branded items and of course some celebration chocolates!
I was joined by two colleagues Donna-Sue Wright, RCN Officer, and Sally Bassett from the RCN Oxfordshire Branch for part of the day.
This was a great opportunity for us to meet and talk to staff about the RCN, discuss the benefits of having RCN membership and the support and training opportunities provided by the RCN, while learning more about our members, their areas of work and challenges they may be facing.
The stand was well attended throughout the day. We had new staff wanting to join the RCN, some seeking advice, needing RCN literature, and others who expressed an interest in becoming an RCN rep for either learning, safety or a steward.
Being an RCN steward is a very interesting and rewarding role. After completing your rep training you have a supervisor that works alongside you to review and discuss your cases. The role encompasses a wide variety of activities such as attending joint union committee meetings, trust meetings to represent our members' interests, and supporting members who may be experiencing difficulties with a range of issues, providing information, guidance and support.
With such a large organisation we need more reps to help support the workforce, so if you are passionate about supporting others in whatever way, speak to your local RCN reps or you can find more information online.
