On February 19, 2026, Roslynn (Decker) Anjum, Registration #21822, was found guilty of conduct deserving of sanction pursuant to the Registered Nurses Act, 2008, s. 18(c)(i) professional misconduct; 18(c)(iii) conduct unbecoming; 18(c)(iv) incapacity or unfitness to engage in the practice of nursing; and 18(c)(v) acting in breach of the Act, the Regulations, or the Code of Ethics.
Decision Summary
In the matter of a Complaint against Roslynn (Decker) Anjum, Registration #21822, related to allegations filed by the College of Registered Nurses Newfoundland and Labrador (the College) and the employer Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) Western Zone, alleged concerns with the Respondent’s conduct in the period of December 5, 2023, through May 14, 2025.
Specifically, concerns related to the Respondent having been convicted of a criminal offence; failing to report the conviction to the College; failing to comply with the terms of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) agreement; testing positive and dilute for urine alcohol during her nursing shift and failing to comply with the terms of an amended ADR agreement were articulated. The conduct occurred while the Respondent practiced in the endoscopy unit at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, NL.
The Adjudication Tribunal accepted an agreed statement of facts, admission and joint submission on penalty presented by Counsel for the College and the Respondent. The Respondent was in attendance.
In a Decision dated February 19, 2026, the Adjudication Tribunal determined the Respondent was guilty of conduct deserving of sanction. The Adjudication Tribunal ordered the Respondent’s license remain suspended pending the completion of the provision of three (3) random drug and alcohol screens not less than 30 days apart and a letter confirming fitness and capacity to return to practice from their treating physician. Upon return to nursing practice the Respondent must complete specified education; attend continued counseling with quarterly progress reporting to the College; complete random drug and alcohol screening for a specified period of time; and have their practice monitored for a specified period of time with quarterly practice monitoring reports to be provided to the College. The Respondent was also ordered to pay partial costs.
On September 18, 2025, the practicing license of Roslynn (Decker) Anjum, Registration #21822, was suspended by CRNNL Council pending a hearing of the Adjudication Tribunal of the Disciplinary Panel in accordance with section 23(30)(c) of the Registered Nurses Act, 2008.