67Administration of restricted substances by registered nurses in certain circumstances

67 Administration of restricted substances by registered nurses in certain circumstances

(1)  A registered nurse may administer a restricted substance to a person who is in a residential care service, within the meaning of regulation 133 , if the registered nurse is acting under the instructions of a medical practitioner or a nurse practitioner.

(2)  For the purposes of subregulation (1), a registered nurse is acting under the instructions of a medical practitioner or a nurse practitioner if the registered nurse administers a restricted substance that is contained in a dose administration aid.

(3)  A registered nurse may administer a restricted substance to a person who is not in a medical institution or a residential care service if –

(a) the registered nurse is acting under the direct supervision, and in accordance with the instructions, of a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner; and

(b) the medical practitioner’s or nurse practitioner’s instructions are recorded on the person’s medical record.