We are looking for Registered Nurses who have a passion and commitment to providing the highest standards of care to enhance the quality of life of patients and their carers/families.
We are Garden House Hospice Care, the Hospice for North Hertfordshire. We are a multi award-winning hospice that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do. Patients on our inpatient unit are looked after by our specialist team 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We provide support and care to patients with a wide range of symptoms associated with a life-limiting illness, as well as their families. We support our patients by providing symptom control, psychological support and end of life care. Our high nurse-to-patient ratio ensures that patients are able to get the dedicated support that they might need.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurses to work on our Inpatient Unit.
The Role
What does the Band 5 Nurse role involve?
- Provide knowledge and skills in caring for patients with life limiting illness.
- Support the development and implementation of care pathways and of patient information.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure collaborative working for the benefit of patient care.
- To promote a calm, dignified and informal atmosphere in the Hospice whilst maintaining a professional, safe environment for patients and staff.
- To provide a high standard of personalised and on-going after care for bereaved families and friends.
- Act as a role model and promote excellence in nursing practice.
What skills do I need?
- Current NMC Registration and the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
- Relevant clinical experience
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge with an ability to link this to the specialty of palliative care.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive situations.
This is a Full Time role for 37.5 hours a week.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the Job Description on our website vacancies page.
Why Join Us?
We offer continuation of Pension & Long Service for those transitioning from the NHS, ensuring your career with us is fulfilling both personally and professionally
We will invest in your development, we believe in nurturing talent! With our strong commitment to training and development, you will receive unparalleled support to thrive in this rewarding role
We are an award-winning team. We proudly won the Palliative Care Team Award at the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards. This accolade recognises our extraordinary efforts to enhance quality of life for those we serve - join a team that is truly making an impact
You will work alongside motivated multi-disciplinary teams in a supportive atmosphere. Our low patient-to-nurse ratio means you can focus on providing the highest standards of individualised care.
Interested?
Closing date for applications: 1st July 2026. Please note that we are actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found. Whilst we’d love to get back to everyone who applies to our roles, we will only be in touch if your application is successful, if you have not heard from us within 28 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Garden House Hospice Care are proud to be committed to be disability confident and reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities.
We can only accept applications from candidates with the Right to Work and already living in the UK. Safeguarding is of paramount importance to us; all successful candidates are required to undergo a DBS check and pre-employment checks regardless of role.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
