The College of Nurses of Ontario alleged that the Member, a registered practical nurse, committed professional misconduct by failing to maintain boundaries, accepting gifts, exercising undue influence, and misappropriating property from an elderly client at a retirement residence.
The panel found that the Member and the client had a pre-existing relationship, but the Member breached the Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship Standard by accepting significant gifts, including a car and large cheques, and by maintaining an inappropriate personal relationship while providing nursing care.
The allegations of undue influence and misappropriation were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
The panel concluded the Member's actions constituted dishonourable and unprofessional conduct.