Protect the Public
Assessing concerns about the conduct and competence of nurses is one of the ways in which the College of Nurses works to protect the public. Most matters are resolved through remediation and resolution processes.
The College also responds to concerns that a nurse's physical or mental health is affecting, or could affect, their ability to practise nursing. In these situations, after a full assessment of the nurse's health, the College may recommend terms, conditions or limitations on the nurse’s ability to practise nursing while the nurse completes the prescribed actions.
This section provides information and resources to help health professionals, nurse employers and members of the public understand and participate in the College's enforcement processes.
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Information for members of the public who wish to register a concern about a nurse's conduct.
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How employers, facility operators and health professionals can report nurses for misconduct, incompetence, incapacity or sexual abuse.
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Resources to help determine whether an individual is registered with the College to practise nursing in Ontario, and whether a nurse is entitled to practise with no restrictions.
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Schedule of upcoming discipline hearings and information on how to attending a hearing.
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Results of past public discipline hearings held by the College's Discipline Committee.
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A list of individuals known to the College who have illegally sought employment as a nurse, or illegally held themselves out as a nurse, in Ontario.
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