The Member, a registered nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for failing to disclose to his employer that he had previously paid a client for sexual services, and for subsequently providing nursing care to that client while she was incarcerated.
The Member admitted to the allegations, acknowledging that his actions constituted a conflict of interest and a breach of professional boundaries.
The Discipline Committee found the Member guilty of professional misconduct, characterizing his conduct as disgraceful, dishonourable, and unprofessional.
The Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a two-month suspension, and the imposition of terms, conditions, and limitations on the Member's certificate of registration.