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Male RNs: Work Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction and Intention to Stay in the Profession
Dale Rajacich1, Debbie Kane2, Kathryn Lafreniere3
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Summary
Male registered nurses (RNs) in Ontario acute care settings reported job satisfaction linked to rewards, control, and development. Dissatisfaction and intent to leave were associated with part-time work, gender mistreatment, and poor support.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Workforce Studies
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Male registered nurses (RNs) are underrepresented in Canada, comprising only 6.8% of the workforce.
- Understanding factors influencing male RNs' job satisfaction and retention is crucial for addressing workforce shortages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate environmental work factors affecting job satisfaction and intention to stay among male RNs in Ontario's acute-care settings.
- To identify predictors of career satisfaction and intent to leave within this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design involving male RNs in acute-care settings.
- Correlational and multiple regression analyses to examine relationships between work factors, job satisfaction, and retention intention.
Main Results:
- Job satisfaction was positively associated with extrinsic rewards (pay, benefits), control, responsibility, and professional development opportunities.
- Lower satisfaction and intent to leave were linked to part-time employment, gender mistreatment, dissatisfaction with scheduling, and inadequate organizational support.
- Gender mistreatment emerged as a significant predictor of male RNs' intention to leave the profession.
Conclusions:
- Environmental factors, particularly gender mistreatment, significantly impact male RNs' job satisfaction and retention in acute care.
- Addressing issues of gender mistreatment and improving extrinsic rewards, scheduling, and support are vital for retaining male nurses.
Keywords:
acute careinfirmiersjob satisfactionmale RNsmauvais traitements à caractère sexisteretentionsatisfaction professionnellesoins actifsMore Related Videos
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