Independent sector in Northern IrelandÂ
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 IrelandÂ
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 ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥“ no matter what sector or setting youÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™re 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.
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RCN NI Library and Information Zone
My name is Claire McCartan and I am the new Library and Information Specialist in RCN NIÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥™s Library.
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13 Mar 2023
Advance Care Planning
Karen Bowes looks at the recent publication of the Advanced Care Planning Policy in Northern Ireland.
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