Job satisfaction in the opinion of surveyed nurses

Abstract

Background. Work is a place where many people spend a large part of their lives. Not only external but also internal factors influence job satisfaction. Internal factors include, among others, the opportunity to acquire knowledge, the level of responsibility at work and the appreciation by superiors. Satisfaction, including job satisfaction, is also understood as the possibility for the individual to fulfill his or her needs and goals, and actualize values and beliefs. Objectives. The aim of the conducted research was to survey the nurses’ opinions about job satisfaction and to indicate factors that can affect it. Material and methods. The research involved 100 nurses employed in one of the specialist hospitals in Silesian voivodeship. The study was carried out using a diagnostic opinion poll; the specific research tool was an anonymous survey designed by the authors. Results. Good relations with co-workers were the main source of job satisfaction for the respondents (52%). Security of employment (42%) and a good working atmosphere (40%) were also mentioned. Definitely the highest number of respondents (76%) indicated bureaucracy/formalism as the most hindering factors at the workplace. The majority (89%) of respondents did not want to change their place of work and most (71%) of them were of the opinion that their work was rather satisfying. Conclusions. A significant relationship was found between the age of the respondents and satisfaction with the work performed, and between the job seniority of the respondents and the willingness to change the workplace.