Nurses' work environment: indicators of satisfaction

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Studies
• Work Environment Research

Background:

• Nurses' work environment significantly impacts job satisfaction.
• Limited data exists on the nursing work environment in Jordan.
• Understanding these perceptions is vital for healthcare quality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate nurses' perceptions of their work environment in Jordanian hospitals.
• To identify factors influencing nurses' job satisfaction and retention.
• To compare work environment perceptions across different healthcare sectors in Jordan.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional, descriptive study design.
• Survey administered to 500 nurses in Jordan.
• Utilized the Individual Workload Perception Revised scale (IWPS-R).

Main Results:

• 382 nurses responded (76.4% response rate).
• Nurses in public hospitals reported significantly better work environments than those in private/university hospitals.
• Older nurses with lower academic qualifications reported higher satisfaction. Managerial and peer support, along with manageable workload, correlated with job retention.

Conclusions:

• Public hospitals offer a more conducive work environment for nurses in Jordan.
• Private and university hospitals need to improve working conditions.
• Supportive environments and manageable workloads are key to nurse retention.