The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of professional misconduct for stealing $125 from a vulnerable patient's room at a retirement residence and failing to report the resulting criminal charges and findings of guilt to the College.
The Member admitted to the allegations and pled guilty to two counts of theft under $5000 in criminal court.
The Discipline Committee accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and found the Member committed professional misconduct.
Accepting a Joint Submission on Order, the Committee ordered an oral reprimand, a 4-month suspension, and various conditions on the Member's certificate of registration, including meetings with a Regulatory Expert and employer notification requirements.