Turnover among foreign nurses in Saudi Arabia.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resources in Healthcare

Background:

• Global nursing turnover presents a significant challenge to healthcare system financial stability.
• Turnover impacts healthcare accessibility and quality.
• Expatriate nurses are a key part of the nursing workforce in many countries, including Saudi Arabia.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify factors contributing to turnover among foreign registered nurses in Saudi Arabia.
• To analyze the influence of various dimensions such as professional growth, leadership, and compensation on nurse turnover.
• To provide data-driven recommendations for improving nurse retention.

Main Methods:

• Quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive study design.
• Survey data collected from foreign registered nurses working in Ministry of Health (MOH) hospitals.
• Statistical analysis to infer factors influencing nurse turnover.

Main Results:

• Professional growth and development received the highest mean agreement scores (4.1±0.7).
• Wage and benefits, workload, housing facilities, and hospital facilities were significant factors influencing turnover.
• Housing (2.3±1.3) and hospital facilities (2.1±1.0) had the lowest mean agreement scores.

Conclusions:

• Wage benefits and workload are primary drivers of expatriate nursing turnover.
• Inadequate housing and hospital facilities also significantly contribute to turnover.
• Recommendations from nursing staff highlight areas for improving retention strategies.