The College of Nurses of Ontario brought disciplinary proceedings against a registered nurse for incidents occurring during an evening shift at a long-term care residence.
The Member was alleged to have left a medication cart unlocked and unattended, verbally and emotionally abused two vulnerable residents, and failed to assess a resident experiencing a breathing crisis.
The Member did not attend the hearing and dismissed his counsel mid-proceeding.
The Discipline Committee found the Member committed professional misconduct on all allegations, noting his behaviour was unprofessional, disgraceful, and dishonourable.
The Committee ordered a four-month suspension, an oral reprimand, and remedial education on abuse prevention and anger management.