Job Burnout and Satisfaction among Nurses at a Public Hospital in Bohol, Philippines

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Nurses, the unsung heroes, have shown remarkable resilience as they continue to provide compassionate care and selfless service, especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. This correlational study aimed to investigate the possible relationship between the two perceived job burnout of nurses and their job satisfaction. Using Roasoft, sixty-eight (68) respondents were randomly selected to participate in the study. Two adapted survey tools were used to collect data representing the target population. A Pearson correlation coefficient was employed as the statistical treatment for analyzing the data. The study found that job burnout has no significant relationship to the job satisfaction of public nurses. It simply means the nurses' perceived fatigue, stress, and exhaustion do not lead to job dissatisfaction. Therefore, the study concludes that although nurses’ perceived job burnout was not directly linked to job satisfaction, the hospital management plays a crucial role in prioritizing the well-being and welfare of these frontliners. A stress management program and promoting work-life balance are the leading suggestions that significantly mitigate job burnout and enhance job satisfaction. Furthermore, augmenting potential mediating variables such as professional growth, company culture, support systems, or work environment might strengthen the present study. These findings are crucial for understanding and improving the working conditions of our healthcare professionals.