Employer Reporting Requirements
Mandatory Reporting Under the Nursing Professions Act
As an employer of nursing professionals in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, you have a legal obligation under the Nursing Profession Act SNWT, 2023, c. 32 and the Nursing Professions Act SNu, 2023, c. 16 to report certain types of unprofessional conduct to the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN).
When Must an Employer Report?
Employers must submit a report to CANNN within 30 days if a registrant’s conduct is deemed unprofessional, or if:
- Their employment is terminated, suspended, or restricted due to unprofessional conduct.
- They resign or voluntarily restrict their entitlements because of unprofessional conduct.
What is Considered Unprofessional Conduct?
The Acts define unprofessional conduct as:
- Lack of knowledge, skill, or judgment in nursing practice
- Failure to comply with standards of practice, codes of ethics, or professional conduct
- Practicing while incapable or unfit
- Fraud or misrepresentation
- Convictions impacting nursing practice
- Conduct that may harm a patient or the public
- Breaching provisions of the Act
How to Submit an Employer Report
Employers must submit a detailed written report explaining the circumstances leading to the disciplinary action. Reports should be sent to CANNN’s Complaints Officer at intake@cannn.ca.
For full details on employer obligations, refer to the Employer Letter.
To verify a nurse’s registration status, visit: Find a Nurse
For additional guidance, contact CANNN at 867-688-8255 or email intake@cannn.ca.
To verify a nurse’s registration status, visit: Find a Nurse
For additional guidance, contact CANNN at 867-688-8255 or email intake@cannn.ca.
