Job satisfaction among nurses working at Teaching Hospital Batticaloa

Abstract

Job satisfaction is a multifaceted phenomenon impacting nurses encompassing various dimensions, including productivity, performance efficiency, cost-saving engagement, patient care quality, and safety. This multifaceted nature extends to nurses' commitment to both their organization and the nursing profession. These factors collectively influence and shape the overall effectiveness and contribution of nurses within healthcare settings. The study aimed to describe the level of job satisfaction and factors influencing job satisfaction among nurses working in Teaching Hospital Batticaloa. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in the Teaching Hospital Batticaloa among 241 nurses and data was collected via a self-administered printed questionnaire. 91.06% of nurses were responded to the study. The prevalence and the association of independent and dependent variables were analysed through descriptive, chi-square and ordinal logistic regression analysis using SPSS 25. Among 241 participants the job satisfaction of respondents in terms of overall satisfaction: 8.7% were highly satisfied, 53.1% were satisfied, 28.2% were neutral, 6.2% were dissatisfied and 3.7% were highly dissatisfied. The overall job satisfaction among nurses in Teaching Hospital Batticaloa was average. There was a very limited response towards the level of being highly satisfied.