Can you work as a nurse with a drink driving conviction?

Drink-driving offences will only call into question a nurse, midwife or nursing associate’s fitness to practise if: the offence occurred either in the course of a nurse, midwife or nursing associate’s professional duties, driving to or from those duties, or during on-call or standby arrangements. it is a repeat offence …

Is Drink Driving protected?

Yes. Under the Road Traffic Act 1988, drink driving is a criminal conviction. This means that if you are caught driving while over the alcohol limit you will be convicted of not only a driving offence, but a criminal offence too.

What happens if a nurse is convicted of a drink driving offence?

If a nurse, midwife or nursing associate has been convicted of a drink-driving offence, decision makers should consider whether we need to explore any underlying alcohol issues that indicate the nurse, midwife or nursing associate’s fitness to practise is impaired because of their health.

What’s the maximum penalty for drink driving in Queensland?

traffic history, including whether you have been previously convicted of a drink driving offence. The following table shows the maximum penalties that may apply for a first time drink driving offence: A 24-hour licence suspension will apply where your BAC is less than 0.10.

Why was a nurse suspended for 18 months?

AN ENNISKILLEN nurse has been suspended for 18 months for lying to her employers after she was caught drink driving on her way to work. AN ENNISKILLEN nurse has been suspended for 18 months for lying to her employers after she was caught drink driving on her way to work.

What happens if you get caught drink driving?

If you’re caught drink driving, you will have to go to court. A magistrate will decide the length of your licence disqualification and whether you will be fined or sentenced to a term of imprisonment. The severity of the penalty will depend on your: blood/breath alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of the offence.

Can a nurse be convicted for drink driving?

This may/may not result in a criminal conviction. A nurse may receive a conviction for drink driving or other alcohol related driving offences. It is the responsibility of any nurse, under the Code, to self- refer for any conviction. As The Code states;

Can a nurse be referred to the NMC for drink driving?

The NMC say ‘they will not investigate referrals based on convictions for offences that are not sufficiently serious to impact upon a nurse’s fitness to practise.’ However, the NMC may consider that drink-driving offences are more likely to call into question a nurse’s fitness to practise if: it is a repeat offence.

What’s the minimum disqualification for a drink driving offence?

The minimum disqualification increases to 3 years if you have a previous relevant conviction within the last 10 years and increases to a minimum of 5 years if you have 2 relevant convictions within the last 10 years; and A fine of up to £5000; A community sentence such as unpaid work in the community; An electronically monitored curfew;

Can a drink driving conviction affect your job?

Yes. Being found guilty of drink driving can affect your employment status. Withholding any information regarding known convictions can amount to a criminal offence. An ee, carries a criminal conviction has the conviction is not ‘spent’ by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.