Starting in August, nurses who haven’t held an active practising licence in this province for two years will also have to undergo the same checks.
"We have an obligation to be aware of all factors that might affect a registered nurse’s ability to practise safely, competently or ethically," said Marie Dauphinee-Booth, a spokeswoman for the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia.
"It’s another measure to enhance public protection."
If a new or returning nurse doesn’t have a clean criminal record, there could be consequences.
"Any time that we determine that a nurse’s ability to practise has been compromised, then we take action," Ms. Dauphinee-Booth said, noting each case would be dealt with on an individual basis.
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