Hospital nursing finally suffering reverse with hard grind (5)

I believe the answer is:

gnash

(Other definitions for gnash that I've seen before include "Hangs (anag.)" , "grinding action" , "Grind one's teeth" , "Grind (teeth) together" , "Grind away" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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