The Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is investigating a former staff member who falsely claimed she was a registered nurse (RN) under the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

This information was uncovered during a routine check through the CNO, which then led to the recent firing of the employee. The former nurse had submitted fraudulent documentation and credentials. 

The woman in question, who has yet to be identified, was most often assigned on Kidd 6, the post-surgical unit at the Kingston General Hospital. She was employed in July 2022 and worked until January 2023. KHSC mentions that the individual also worked many other shifts in different units between Dec. 1, 2022, and Jan. 27, 2023, including the Admission and Transfer Unit (ATU), Connell 10, Kidd 9.

“We understand the stress and anxiety this news may cause for our patients and other KHSC staff. We will work directly with the impacted patients, families, and staff to address their concerns," says Dr. David Pichora, president and CEO, in a KHSC news release Feb. 8.

"We are committed to providing patients and their families with safe, high-quality care at all times and we are committed to speaking with each individual that reaches out to us using the contact information that has been provided to the patients who have been impacted,” the statement continues.

KHSC has informed the CNO, as well as the local police department, and stated that the centre will cooperate with any investigations conducted by external parties regarding this incident. 

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