Examining the Relationship Between Workload Distribution Among Nursing Specialists and Nurse Technicians and Job Satisfaction in Saudi Arabian Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Survey
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63278/jicrcr.vi.805Keywords:
workload, job satisfaction, nursing specialists, nurse technicians, Saudi ArabiaAbstract
Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between workload distribution among nursing specialists and nurse technicians and job satisfaction in Saudi Arabian hospitals.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among nursing staff (N=500) across five major hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Workload was measured using the Subjective Workload Assessment Technique (SWAT). Job satisfaction was assessed using the McCloskey/Mueller Satisfaction Scale (MMSS). Descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVAs, and multiple regression were used for data analysis.
Results: Nursing specialists reported significantly higher workloads compared to nurse technicians (p<0.01). Job satisfaction was moderate for both groups. Workload was a significant negative predictor of job satisfaction, with the effect stronger for nursing specialists (β=-0.38, p<0.01) than nurse technicians (β=-0.24, p<0.05). Role clarity and autonomy were significant positive predictors of job satisfaction for both groups.
Conclusions: High workloads, especially among nursing specialists, are associated with lower job satisfaction among nursing staff in Saudi Arabian hospitals. Strategies to optimize workload allocation and enhance role clarity and autonomy may improve job satisfaction. Further research on interventions to address workload issues and promote job satisfaction is warranted.
