File 2015-0418
In September 2015, discrepancies were noted in the narcotics count at the Registrant's place of employment. The Registrant admitted to diverting narcotics for self-use due to addiction, as diagnosed by a medical expert in addiction. In October 2015, the Registrant undertook treatment and actively and continuously engaged in recovery and monitoring activities. In February 2016, the Registrant was deemed by her medical specialist as being fit to return to work.
In preparation for a return to practice, on July 4, 2016 a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement under which the Registrant agreed to undertakings which include but are not limited to: recurring monitoring for fitness to practice nursing and regular communication with the specialist/medical monitor to ensure compliance with treatment recommendations, disclosure of treatment recommendations to relevant employer representative(s), a limitation on hours of work and a limitation on access to workplace narcotics or sedative/hypnotics for a period of 2 years following return to work. The Agreement will remain in place for a minimum of four years of continuous nursing practice.
The name of the Registrant has been withheld in accordance with section 39.3(4)(a) of the Health Professions Act for the purposes of not identifying the personal health information of the Registrant respecting the condition. The Inquiry Committee is satisfied that the undertakings will protect the public.