Join our Nursing Team!

We have exciting opportunities for Registered Nurses to join our wonderful Inpatient Unit team!

Who are we and what do we do?

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.

What does the Junior Sister role involve?

• You will provide specialist palliative care to patients with life limiting illness and support to their families and loved ones.
• You will deliver appropriate symptom control, care and medication within agreed Hospice Guidelines, and support team members to develop these skills in practice.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care from the point of admission through to discharge or death.
• You will work alongside all members of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring collaborative working for the benefit of our patients.

What skills do I need for the Junior Sister role?

• NMC Registration.
• You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of life limiting disease management or palliative and end of life care.
• You will have the ability to assess the complex needs of patients and plan, implement and evaluate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Why work for Garden House Hospice Care?

• 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 individualized care.

Interested?

If you’d like to find out more about our Junior Sister role, please contact Nicky or Stacey on 07535 586951.

Closing date for applications: 24^th April 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.

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, regardless of role.