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A worker accused of failing to read "social-emotional cues" did not harass a colleague when repeatedly trying to apologise for hitting her in the head, a commission has found.

In 2019, the Queensland Health registered nurse was transferred to Caboolture Hospital's emergency department for a "fresh start", after four patients made allegations against her that were ultimately unsubstantiated.

During her time in that department, 20 staff members raised concerns about the employee's professional practice and patient safety, which resulted in cautions and a subsequent transfer to another ward at her request.

Then in March last year, the employer asked her to respond to allegations she had: behaved in an aggressive and intimidating manner towards the nurse unit manager during a meeting; struck a colleague in the head with a folder; and harassed the colleague by following her and continuing to discuss the incident...