Nurse suspended 12 months for failing to attend patient visits, falsifying records, and misappropriating funds.
The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct including failing to attend scheduled patient visits, misappropriating funds by accepting pay for unattended visits, failing to document care, and driving with a suspended license.
The Member admitted to the allegations via an Agreed Statement of Facts.
The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct and engaged in disgraceful, dishonourable, and unprofessional conduct.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered an oral reprimand, a 12-month suspension, and terms, conditions, and limitations on the Member's certificate of registration.