The relationship between job satisfaction and motivation levels of nurses working in the burn units

Abstract

BackgroundFor nurses working in specialized units such as burn units, having adequate levels of job satisfaction and motivation is crucial for enhanced productivity in order to maintain quality nursing care. MethodsA cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational design was used in the study. The study aimed to investigate the job satisfaction and motivation levels of nurses working in burn units, the relationship between job satisfaction and motivation levels, and the influencing factors. The study sample consisted of 73 nurse managers/clinicians who worked in burn services or intensive care units in September and December 2023. The data were collected with “Demographic and work characteristics form,” “Job Satisfaction Scale for Nurses (JSSN)”, “Nurse Job Motivation Scale (NJMS)”. Data were analyzed using Independent Samples T-test, One-Way ANOVA, and Mann-Whitney U tests to compare the descriptive characteristics of nurses and the scale scores. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted to reveal the relationship between the descriptive characteristics and scale scores of the nurses. ResultsThe mean age of the nurses was 30.26 ± 7.986 years, and 60.3 % were bachelor's degree graduates. The nurses had an average of 8.64 ± 8.25 years of experience in the profession and an average of 4.77 ± 5.39 years in the burn unit. The total score average for the NJMS was found to be 66.49 ± 5.56, and the JSSN score average was 3.46 ± 0.58. A weak negative relationship was found between the JSSN subscale "Suitable Support from Seniors" and age (p < 0.05), "Perceived importance at the job" and the working years in the burn unit (p < 0.05), ConclusionsA positive correlation was observed between job satisfaction and job motivation of the nurses. If older nurses cannot get support from their supervisors, their satisfaction will be decreased. In addition, if more experienced nurses in the burn unit do not feel importance on the job, their satisfaction will be decreased.