Nurse suspended for four months for failing to document, failing to arrange assessment, and inappropriate communication.
The Member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct including failing to document a patient's visit, failing to arrange a physician assessment for a suicidal patient, and communicating inappropriately with colleagues and a patient's family.
The Member admitted to the allegations via an Agreed Statement of Facts.
The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct and that her conduct was dishonourable and unprofessional, though not disgraceful.
The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a four-month suspension, an oral reprimand, and terms, conditions, and limitations on her certificate of registration.