The factors influencing burnout and job satisfaction among critical care nurses: a study of Saudi critical care nurses
Corresponding Author
Jalal Alharbi DipNsg, RN,BN(UNE), MPHIL(UNE)
Master of Philosophy in Nursing
Health Service Strengthening, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
Correspondence
Jalal Alharbi
University of New England
School of Health
Armidale
NSW 2351
Australia
E-mail: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorRhonda Wilson RN, BNSc (JCU), MNurs(Hons), (UNE), PhD (UNE)
Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing
Health Service Strengthening, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorCindy Woods BEd (Hons), PhD
Senior Research Officer
Health Service Strengthening, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorKim Usher RN, RPN, A/DipNEd, BA, BHSc, MNSt, PhD, FACN, FACMHN
Head of School
School of Health, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Jalal Alharbi DipNsg, RN,BN(UNE), MPHIL(UNE)
Master of Philosophy in Nursing
Health Service Strengthening, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
Correspondence
Jalal Alharbi
University of New England
School of Health
Armidale
NSW 2351
Australia
E-mail: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorRhonda Wilson RN, BNSc (JCU), MNurs(Hons), (UNE), PhD (UNE)
Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing
Health Service Strengthening, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorCindy Woods BEd (Hons), PhD
Senior Research Officer
Health Service Strengthening, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorKim Usher RN, RPN, A/DipNEd, BA, BHSc, MNSt, PhD, FACN, FACMHN
Head of School
School of Health, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
Aim
The aim of the study was to explore the prevalence of burnout and job satisfaction among Saudi national critical care nurses.
Background
Burnout is caused by a number of factors, including personal, organisational and professional issues. Previous literature reports a strong relationship between burnout and job satisfaction among critical care nurses. Little is known about this phenomenon among Saudi national critical care nurses.
Methods
A convenience sample of 150 Saudi national critical care nurses from three hospitals in Hail, Saudi Arabia were included in a cross-sectional survey.
Results
Saudi national critical care registered nurses reported moderate to high levels of burnout in the areas of emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation. Participants also reported a feeling of ambivalence and dissatisfaction with their jobs but were satisfied with the nature of their work.
Conclusions
Saudi national critical care nurses experience moderate to high levels of burnout and low levels of job satisfaction. Burnout is a predictor of job satisfaction for Saudi national critical care nurses.
Implications for nursing and health policy
These results provide clear evidence of the need for nurse managers and policy makers to devise strategies to help nurses better cope with a stressful work environment, thereby also improving job satisfaction among Saudi national critical care nurses.
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