Job satisfaction and intention to leave among critical care nurses in Saudi Arabia
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01/07/2012
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Aim The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between registered nurses’ (RN) job satisfaction and their intention to leave critical care nursing in Saudi Arabia. Background Many studies have identified critical care areas as stressful work environments for nurses and have identified factors contributing to job satisfaction and staff retention. However, very little research has examined these relationships in the Saudi context. Design and Methods This study utilised an exploratory, cross-sectional survey design to examine the relationship between RN job satisfaction and intention to leave at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia. Respondents completed a self-administered survey including demographic items and validated measures of job satisfaction and intention to leave. A convenience sample of 182 RNs working in critical care areas during the data collection period were included. Results Regression analysis predicting RN intention to leave found that demographic variables including age, parental status and length of ICU experience, and three of the job satisfaction subscales including perceived workload, professional support and pay and prospects for promotion, were significantly associated with the outcome variable. Conclusion This study adds to the existing literature on the relationship between job satisfaction and intention to leave critical care areas among RNs working in Saudi Arabia. These findings point to the need for management and policy interventions targeting nurses’ workloads, professional support and pay and promotion in order to improve nurse retention. |
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medi+WORLD International Pty. Ltd. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/50984/1/50984_acceptedVer.pdf http://www.me-jn.com/archives/july%202012.pdf Alasmari, Hajar Ali M. & Douglas, Clint (2012) Job satisfaction and intention to leave among critical care nurses in Saudi Arabia. Middle East Journal of Nursing, 6(4), pp. 3-12. |
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Faculty of Health; School of Nursing |
Palavras-Chave | #111000 NURSING #Job satisfaction #Intention to leave #Critical care nursing #Saudi Arabia |
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Journal Article |