WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Sabitri Kumari Paudel* and Krishna Kumari Paudel Subedi

ABSTRACT

Introduction: This study aims to explore the factors influencing job satisfaction among nurses working at Kanti children hospital. Identifying these factors is essential for improving nurse retention, reducing turnover, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. By addressing issues such as work environment, support, and professional growth, the hospital can enhance job satisfaction, leading to better patient care and overall hospital performance Objective: to identify the job satisfaction level among working nurses in tertiary level of pediatric hospital. Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional research design was employed to study job satisfaction among 108 nurses working at Kanti children hospital, for at least six months. Convenient sampling was used to select participants. A total of 120 nurses were eligible to participate in the study, but only 108 completed the questionnaires, resulting in a response rate of 90%. Data were collected through a pre-tested, structured, self-administered questionnaire with a job satisfaction scale comprising 26 items across four domains. The result shows varying job satisfaction across domains: "Patient-related variables" (3.95), "Interpersonal relationships" (4.31), and "Work-related variables" (3.32) reflect moderate satisfaction, while "Career-related variables" (2.73) indicate a higher degree of dissatisfaction. The Chi-square analysis reveals significant associations between satisfaction and age (p = 0.013) and experience (p = 0.049), with younger individuals and those with less experience being more satisfied. Other factors showed no significant impact. The obtained data were entered into SPSS version 25.0 for analysis. The Chi-square test was performed, and assumptions, including the verification of expected cell counts, were checked prior to analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data, while inferential statistics, including the chi-square test, were applied to determine associations between categorical variables and job satisfaction levels among the nurses. Conclusion: The study reveals moderate job satisfaction among nurses at Kanti Children's Hospital, with the lowest satisfaction in career-related aspects. Younger and less experienced nurses reported higher satisfaction. Addressing career growth opportunities and improving work-related conditions can enhance overall job satisfaction, leading to better nurse retention and quality patient care in the hospital.