Ontario Woman Pleads Guilty in Fake-Nurse Scheme That Put Patients at Risk
Barrie, ON – A 33-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to a series of fraud and impersonation charges after posing as a nurse in long-term care facilities across Simcoe County, earning more than $118,000 while endangering vulnerable patients.
Hailey Roberts entered guilty pleas to nine charges during a video court appearance from her lawyer’s office near the Barrie courthouse. Wearing black-rimmed glasses and a dark V-neck sweater, Roberts appeared against the backdrop of colorful paintings as Crown attorney Sarah Sullivan read an agreed statement of facts.
According to prosecutors, Roberts fabricated nursing credentials to secure jobs in multiple care homes and agencies. At one Midland facility, she worked for nearly a year and was even promoted to manager before suspicions arose. In other cases, red flags were raised within days.
The investigation began in 2023 when ParaMed Home Health Care in Barrie reported concerns to police. Each time employers requested proof of licensing, Roberts’ deception began to unravel.
The most troubling allegations involved Roberts administering medications without training. Court heard she gave antipsychotics to one elderly resident and provided insulin and flu shots to others, with patients ranging in age from their 60s to over 100.
Roberts also misled employers by using the surname Robertson, claiming she changed it to avoid an abusive ex-partner—a claim later proven false. Beyond her fake nursing scheme, Roberts pleaded guilty to two counts of assault for injections she administered and another charge of public mischief for giving police a friend’s name during a 2021 traffic stop, which led to her friend facing wrongful legal issues.
While no lasting harm to patients has been reported, prosecutors outlined a broader pattern of deceit, including staged illnesses, faked pregnancies, squatting, and financial fraud.
Roberts will return to court for sentencing at a later date.
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