Job satisfaction of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the Eastern Cape: A pilot study

Background: Job satisfaction is influenced by factors that are interpersonal (between nurse and colleagues), intrapersonal (within the nurse) and extra-personal (external to the nurse). Aim: The primary objective of this study was to explore and describe factors influencing the job satisfaction of...

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Main Authors: David Morton, Candice Bower, Lauren Wessels, Angelique Koen, Juanita Tobias
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2020-11-01
Series:Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
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Online Access:https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/article/view/1345
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spelling doaj-0d170f1306724c67afcb4afcd533d7882020-12-11T13:54:12ZafrAOSISHealth SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences1025-98482071-97362020-11-01250e1e910.4102/hsag.v25i0.1345816Job satisfaction of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the Eastern Cape: A pilot studyDavid Morton0Candice Bower1Lauren Wessels2Angelique Koen3Juanita Tobias4Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nelson Mandela University, Port ElizabethDepartment of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nelson Mandela University, Port ElizabethPrivate Practice, Port ElizabethPrivate Practice, Port ElizabethPrivate Practice, Port ElizabethBackground: Job satisfaction is influenced by factors that are interpersonal (between nurse and colleagues), intrapersonal (within the nurse) and extra-personal (external to the nurse). Aim: The 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. Setting: The population consisted of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the Eastern Cape. Methods: This 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. Results: Altogether, 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. Conclusion: The 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.https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/article/view/1345job satisfactioncritical careintensive care unitprofessional nursesprivate critical care unit
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Lauren Wessels
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Juanita Tobias
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Candice Bower
Lauren Wessels
Angelique Koen
Juanita Tobias
Job satisfaction of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the Eastern Cape: A pilot study
Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
job satisfaction
critical care
intensive care unit
professional nurses
private critical care unit
author_facet David Morton
Candice Bower
Lauren Wessels
Angelique Koen
Juanita Tobias
author_sort David Morton
title Job satisfaction of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the Eastern Cape: A pilot study
title_short Job satisfaction of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the Eastern Cape: A pilot study
title_full Job satisfaction of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the Eastern Cape: A pilot study
title_fullStr Job satisfaction of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the Eastern Cape: A pilot study
title_full_unstemmed Job satisfaction of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the Eastern Cape: A pilot study
title_sort job satisfaction of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the eastern cape: a pilot study
publisher AOSIS
series Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
issn 1025-9848
2071-9736
publishDate 2020-11-01
description Background: Job satisfaction is influenced by factors that are interpersonal (between nurse and colleagues), intrapersonal (within the nurse) and extra-personal (external to the nurse). Aim: The 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. Setting: The population consisted of registered nurses in a private critical care unit in the Eastern Cape. Methods: This 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. Results: Altogether, 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. Conclusion: The 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.
topic job satisfaction
critical care
intensive care unit
professional nurses
private critical care unit
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