Abstract
BackgroundJob satisfaction is influenced by factors that are interpersonal (between nurse and colleagues), intrapersonal (within the nurse) and extra-personal (external to the nurse).AimThe primary objective of this study was to explore and describe factors influencing the job satisfaction of registered nurses in a particular private critical care unit. The second objective was to make recommendations to enhance the job satisfaction of registered nurses in this private critical care unit.SettingThe population consisted of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the Eastern Cape.MethodsThis study utilised a quantitative descriptive design. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed amongst registered nurses in the critical care unit. Data were analysed and illustrated through tables.ResultsAltogether, 39 registered nurses took part in the study. The majority of the participants (82%; n = 32) indicated that they enjoyed working with their team members. In addition, it was apparent that the majority (79%; n = 30) felt that they were sufficiently trained. Staff members felt that they had management support and felt satisfied at their workplace. Areas of concern included salaries, leave, debriefing and recognition.ConclusionThe majority of the registered nurses in this private critical care unit were extremely satisfied with their job. However, there were areas where this could be improved. The high levels of satisfaction at this single critical care unit lead to the question whether this situation is common throughout the Eastern Cape, which opens the path for further research in this regard.
Highlights
IntroductionJob satisfaction is influenced by factors that are interpersonal (between nurse and colleagues), intrapersonal (within the nurse) and extra-personal (external to the nurse)
Job satisfaction is influenced by factors that are interpersonal, intrapersonal and extra-personal
The socio-demographic characteristics of the participants are presented in Table 2, whilst the analysis of the extrinsic and intrinsic job satisfaction factors is given in Tables 3 and 4, TABLE 2: Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants
Summary
Job satisfaction is influenced by factors that are interpersonal (between nurse and colleagues), intrapersonal (within the nurse) and extra-personal (external to the nurse). Joynt et al (2019:617) pointed out that of this total of 4168 ICU and high care beds, 57% were in the private sector. The most recent available statistics indicate that in 2012 South Africa had 4168 critical care and high care beds managed by 4584 professional nurses (Pretorius & Klopper 2012:67). They noted that there are significant resource shortages in South Africa, especially in the form of ICU bed numbers and trained nurses or intensivists (Joynt et al 2019:618)
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