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Job Satisfaction in Nursing Practice: A Descriptive and Comparative Study Across Organizational and Professional
Olinda Monsanto1, António Nunes2, Ana João3
1Local Health Unit of Castelo Branco, Specialty Services 1, 6000-406 Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Nursing Reports (Pavia, Italy)
|May 26, 2026
Summary
Nurses generally report moderate job satisfaction, with highest satisfaction in teamwork and recognition, but lowest in pay. Job satisfaction varies significantly by work setting, schedule, and workload.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Nurses' job satisfaction is crucial for motivation, retention, performance, and healthcare quality.
- Understanding determinants of job satisfaction is vital for healthcare system sustainability.
- This study addresses the need to identify factors influencing nurses' job satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe nurses' job satisfaction across its various dimensions.
- To examine how sociodemographic and professional factors influence job satisfaction.
- To identify specific areas of satisfaction and dissatisfaction among nurses.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational study.
- 153 nurses surveyed using an online questionnaire (Escala de Satisfação dos Enfermeiros com o Trabalho - ESET).
- Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses performed (p < 0.05).
Main Results:
- Most nurses (75.8%) reported moderate job satisfaction; 5.2% reported low satisfaction.
- Highest satisfaction reported with co-workers and professional recognition.
- Lowest satisfaction reported regarding recognition and remuneration.
Conclusions:
- Nurses' job satisfaction is a multidimensional construct.
- Significant variations in job satisfaction exist across professional and organizational groups.
- Identified areas of low satisfaction require organizational attention and assessment.
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