Indictable Offences

In 2006, the Board introduced a new question to the annual nurse registration renewal form, asking whether the nurse had been convicted of an indictable offence. This question now appears annually on the renewal application.

Under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005, nurses must also notify the Board within 30 days if they have been committed for trial, received a conviction or finding of guilt in respect of an indictable offence.

If a nurse has been found guilty of an indictable offence, they need to provide an explanation to the Board. The Board will consider the explanation of the circumstances and may ask for additional information, such as a current police check.

The Board may initiate a professional conduct investigation into the matter.