The Health Ombudsman took immediate registration action by imposing conditions on the registration of Emmanuel Okhiku, registered nurse (NMW0002212134), effective 9 April 2026.

Scope of Practice

The conditions imposed include the requirements the practitioner:

• must not practise as a registered health practitioner other than in employment and practice locations approved by the Health Ombudsman and published on the Office of the Health Ombudsman website
• must not undertake, or take responsibility for, frequent observations or ‘specialling’ of patients, in any role when practising as a nurse.
  For the purpose of this condition, ‘frequent observations’ is defined as observations that must occur at least every 15 minute

Approved employment and practice locations

The practitioner does not currently have Health Ombudsman approval to practise in any employment or practice location.

Period of action or order

In accordance with section 62(2) of the Health Ombudsman Act 2013 (the Act), the decision will continue to have effect until the earlier of the following happens –

• the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal sets aside the decision;
• the Health Ombudsman removes the conditions under section 65 of the Act.