Recruitment and retention. A personal issue.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Recruitment and retention are critical challenges in healthcare.
• Traditionally, these responsibilities were solely assigned to management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To reframe recruitment and retention as a shared responsibility within the operating department.
• To highlight the perioperative nurse role as a key element in attracting and retaining staff.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of existing management and staff perspectives.
• Exploration of the perioperative nursing role's unique attributes.

Main Results:

• Staff at all levels must be involved in recruitment and retention efforts.
• The perioperative nurse role offers unique challenges and rewards.

Conclusions:

• Effective recruitment and retention require a collective approach.
• The perioperative nursing role can be leveraged as a powerful recruitment tool.