Job satisfaction among Nurses in a Hospital

Abstract

Abstract Background: Nursing is one of the stressful jobs in health sector. The level of job satisfaction in the profession remains a matter of concern. This study means to explore the job satisfaction among the nurses of Dhulikhel Hospital.

Methods: A Descriptive cross sectional study design was conducted in Dhulikhel Hospital; a community based Hospital of Kathmandu University from January to December 2009. All the nursing staffs that consented to the study filled up a standard questionnaire.

Results: A total of 85 nurses completed the study. The mean age of the respondents’ was 23. 80.6% of the nursing staffs were satisfied. “Being considered a resource of health†provided highest sense of satisfaction, while “Lack of opportunities for further education and training†provided lowest sense of satisfaction.

Conclusions: Majority of the nurses were satisfied with their present condition of work. Since job satisfaction is a dynamic process, the result may not be static or consistence. Working environment and employees expectations should receive attention.