Independent sector in Northern Ireland聽
Many of our members in Northern Ireland are employed in the independent sector, also known as independent health and social care (IHSC). This includes all members working in settings outside the HSC, such as nursing homes, independent hospitals, nursing agencies, hospice services, general practices and more.
As the voice of nursing, we’re committed to connecting, engaging and representing nursing staff, no matter what sector or setting you’re employed in. This page signposts to useful information and resources about IHSC in Northern Ireland. For more general information about IHSC across the UK, please see our ‘Nursing across independent health and social care’ page.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact Brenda Rushe, our Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, at Brenda.Rushe@rcn.org.uk.
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IHSC networks in Northern Ireland聽
Our member-led networks in Northern Ireland provide professional networking opportunities and support for members in IHSC. This includes the Primary Care Network, the Independent Sector Nurse Managers Network (ISNMN) and the Independent Sector School Nurses Network. For more information, join our or contact Brenda Rushe at Brenda.Rushe@rcn.org.uk.
General nursing resources
Most of the resources on our website are relevant to all members 蜜桃直播� no matter what sector or setting you蜜桃直播檙e employed in. This includes many of our advice guides and subject guides, as well as the clinical information on RCN Learn.
Advice guides
Advice for nursing staff about problems at work, ill health, careers, legal issues, money matters, counselling, and more.
Subject guides
These guides provide key resources, books and journals related to various subjects and nursing specialties in your area of practice.
Providing you the latest nursing, health and social care learning resources, to support you with further your learning development.
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26 May 2023
What it means to be an RCN NI Network Lead
I joined the RCN membership in September 1983 as a pupil nurse and have maintained my membership throughout my nursing career. However, my engagement levels increased after I attended 蜜桃直播淭he Leading For Care蜜桃直播� programme in 2013.
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18 Apr 2023
Why understanding Deprivation of Liberty is essential for Registered Nurses
The dreaded 蜜桃直播淒oLS蜜桃直播�! The words 蜜桃直播渄eprivation of liberty application蜜桃直播� can make registered nurses feel anxious, exasperated, or pressured. Unless you are a person like me, who just loves all of this stuff!
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17 Apr 2023
Understanding a rights based approach
The 21st century requires embedding the delivery of care, treatment and services in a rights based approach which places the person in our care at the centre of decision-making.
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13 Apr 2023
Gaining consent 蜜桃直播� It's a yes or no situation. Think again!
Principles of consent: Guidance for nursing staff
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27 Mar 2023
Nurses working in general practice
In RCN Northern Ireland we have a very successful General Practice Nurse (GPN) network for nurses and nursing associates working in primary care.
Events in Northern Ireland
Page last updated - 19/09/2024
