Male nurse accused of raping mother of child at Queensland children’s hospital

A paediatric nurse accused of raping the mother of a child who was an inpatient at a Queensland public hospital has lost his appeal to have his suspension without pay overturned, with the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission deeming him a risk to patients and the public.

Findings published on Tuesday by the commission outline a complaint to police following an incident at the hospital on May 13.

The woman, whose child was being treated at the hospital, alleged she went to the toilet and when she opened the door, the male nurse was standing there.

The nurse was suspended without pay and deregistered after facing criminal charges for allegedly raping a woman while on shift.

She alleged they had a shower together and upon exiting the shower, the nurse, who was on shift at the time,