The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct including sexual abuse of a vulnerable mental health patient, failing to maintain therapeutic boundaries, and failing to cooperate with a College investigation by coaching the patient during an interview.
The Member admitted to the allegations through an Agreed Statement of Facts.
The Discipline Committee found the Member committed the alleged acts of professional misconduct.
Accepting a Joint Submission on Order, the Committee directed the immediate revocation of the Member's certificate of registration, ordered an oral reprimand, and required the Member to reimburse the College up to $5,000 for patient therapy funding.