Job satisfaction correlates among Palestinian nurses in the West Bank

Area of Science:

• Nursing Administration
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resources in Healthcare

Background:

• Nurse recruitment and retention are critical global challenges for healthcare administrators.
• Job satisfaction and demographic factors significantly influence nurse retention.
• Understanding these influences is vital for effective workforce management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between demographic factors and job satisfaction among nurses in the West Bank, Palestine.
• To identify key satisfiers and dissatisfiers influencing nurses' job contentment in this specific region.
• To provide data-driven insights for improving nurse retention and recruitment.

Main Methods:

• A survey was administered to the entire population of 330 nurses across 20 acute care hospitals in the West Bank.
• The McCloskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale (MMSS) and a single overall job satisfaction item were utilized.
• Demographic data were collected to correlate with job satisfaction levels.

Main Results:

• Significant correlations were identified between job satisfaction and marital status.
• Job satisfaction showed significant relationships with distance traveled to work.
• The number of years worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) and extended family responsibilities were also significantly linked to job satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• This study offers crucial insights for nursing leaders in the West Bank to enhance nurse retention and recruitment efforts.
• The findings support the applicability of the MMSS in diverse cultural contexts outside the US.
• Recommendations are made for refining the MMSS and its conceptual framework for broader use.