The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for engaging in a personal and romantic relationship with a vulnerable mental health patient at a secure facility.
The Member admitted to the allegations, acknowledging that she breached professional boundaries, spent excessive time with the patient, and exchanged personal information and text messages.
The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct, including emotional abuse and disgraceful, dishonourable, and unprofessional conduct.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered an oral reprimand, a 10-month suspension of the Member's certificate of registration, and various terms, conditions, and limitations, including employer notification and a prohibition on independent practice in the community for 18 months.