CNNN Employer Reporting Decision Tool
Understand your legal reporting obligations when employment actions involve a nurse
Northwest Territories | Nunavut
s.57 NWT Act | s.52 NU Act
Node 1
Is the concern related to the conduct of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), or Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
YES
Continue to Node 2
NO
→ Outcome B — A CNNN complaint form is not required If the concern relates to another regulated health professional, report the matter to the appropriate regulatory body. If the individual is practising without any valid licence, this may be a criminal matter — contact the appropriate authorities.
Node 2
Did the employment action occur because of conduct deemed unprofessional? Does this conduct create a risk to the public or undermine trust in the profession?
Node 3
Did you terminate, suspend, or restrict the registrant's employment or entitlements because of this conduct?
YES
→ Outcome A Due within 30 days. A written report outlining the reasons for the action must be included.
NO
Continue to Node 4 ↓
Node 4
Did the registrant resign, or voluntarily relinquish or restrict their own practice because of this conduct?
Covers: resignation · voluntary relinquishment of entitlements · voluntary practice restriction — even if they acted before a formal employer action was taken.
Yes — Report Required
→ Outcome A Due within 30 days of resignation or voluntary restriction. A written report outlining the reasons must be included.
NO
→ Outcome C — No mandatory report required Consider whether a voluntary complaint is appropriate based on the nature and severity of the concern. Continue to Node 5 if the registrant has already left.
Your report is legally protected
Reports made in good faith are part of the regulatory process and are protected under the applicable legislation. No legal action may be taken against a person for making a report in good faith under the Acts.
If you have questions before or after submitting a report, please contact CNNN at 1-867-688-5219 or email intake@cannn.ca.
A
Outcome A
Mandatory Report Required
- You terminated or suspended the registrant due to unprofessional conduct
- You restricted or revoked their entitlements due to unprofessional conduct
- The registrant resigned or voluntarily restricted their practice
B
Outcome B
A CNNN Complaint Form Is Not Required
- The individual is not a CNNN registrant — CNNN does not have jurisdiction
- If the concern relates to another regulated health professional, contact the appropriate regulatory body
C
Outcome C
No Mandatory Report Required
- No mandatory employer report is required at this stage
- Consider whether a voluntary complaint to CNNN is appropriate based on the nature and severity of the concern
- If the registrant has already left, proceed to Node 5 to assess whether a voluntary complaint may apply
D
Outcome D
No Action Required at This Time
- No reportable conduct or employment action occurred
- Circumstances don't meet any reporting or complaint threshold
