Peanut Butter Toast ‘Stealing’: Nurse Won’t Be Suspended

CHSLD, which suspended a nurse for three days without pay for stealing peanut butter toast, is rescinding this “very serious” sanction and will meet with administrators who made the decision.

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On Friday, Le Journal de Montreal reported that a nurse at the Chevaliers-De Levis Long-Term Care Center (CHSLD) in Longueuil was suspended for three days without pay for eating peanut butter toast last October 2.

Amid labor shortages, the news sparked a strong response from citizens across Quebec.

“The measure is very serious for the action taken. We have met the employee and apologized to her. This situation does not cast doubt on his professional skills. We are providing him with all the help he needs,” said the management of the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) of Monteregi-Est in a release this afternoon. wrote in a press release.

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In the last few days, Minister Sonia Bélanger, spokesperson for Health and Seniors, discussed the suspension with CISSS President and CEO. Earlier on Monday she responded by saying “we will meet the administrators involved in the processing of the file”.

The young nurse, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals, is to be suspended today, as well as on December 9 and 11.

In the suspension letter obtained by Le Journal, we can read that this theft of food intended for residents is “a serious violation of your obligations of loyalty and honesty” to the Management of Nursing Care in the Integrated Health Center and Social Services (CISSS), on December 1.

According to the Union Federation Interprofessionnelle de la Santé (FIQ), which represents the nurse concerned, the sanction is too severe for the fault.

The management of CISSS met with the employee on the matter on November 3 and got a version of facts. The nurse admitted that she ate the toast because she had a “stomach ache” and didn’t have time to eat before work. She also mentioned that she “didn’t know” it was banned.

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Additionally, we write that the CISSS “processes disciplinary actions will be analyzed and modified to prevent such a situation from occurring again.” We are sorry for this situation and reiterate that managers are available, attentive and considerate of employees. »

The local union on Friday indicated that the young employee was also considering resigning following the suspension.