Sue Roger

Following a finding of professional misconduct for sexually harassing four coworkers, the Discipline Committee held a penalty hearing for the Member.

The College sought a five-month suspension, reprimand, and conditions, while the Member argued for no suspension or a short 30-day suspension, citing mitigating factors and character evidence.

The Committee ordered a reprimand, a five-month suspension, two meetings with a nursing expert, and 18 months of employer notification.

The Committee emphasized the seriousness of the conduct, the Member's lack of remorse, and the need for specific and general deterrence.

The Member, a Registered Practical Nurse, faced allegations of sexually harassing five co-workers at a long-term care facility.

The Discipline Committee found that the Member engaged in professional misconduct by sexually harassing four of the five co-workers through unwanted physical contact, inappropriate comments, and asking a co-worker on a date after she declined.

The Committee concluded that the Member's actions constituted disgraceful, dishonourable, and unprofessional conduct.

The allegation regarding the fifth co-worker was dismissed due to insufficient evidence.