CNO 2009

The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a Registered Practical Nurse for failing to complete remedial measures directed by the Quality Assurance Committee.

The Member did not attend the hearing.

The Discipline Committee found that the Member committed professional misconduct by failing to comply with the Quality Assurance Program, demonstrating ungovernability.

The Committee ordered a reprimand, a three-month suspension, and imposed terms, conditions, and limitations on the Member's certificate of registration should she seek reinstatement.

The Member, a registered nurse, was found guilty of assault under the Criminal Code following an off-duty altercation.

The College of Nurses of Ontario alleged professional misconduct on the basis that the Member was found guilty of an offence relevant to her suitability to practise.

The Discipline Committee accepted an agreed statement of facts and the Member's admission of professional misconduct.

The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering an oral reprimand and remedial conditions on the Member's certificate of registration, noting the Member had already suffered significant corollary effects including a jail sentence and loss of employment.