The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a registered nurse for professional misconduct.
The member admitted to making an inappropriate sexual comment to a vulnerable patient after performing a catheterization and failing to document the procedure.
The Discipline Committee found the member committed professional misconduct, noting the conduct was dishonourable and unprofessional.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a three-month suspension, an oral reprimand, meetings with a regulatory expert, and employer notification requirements.
