Table 3.
Percent of nurses who were satisfied with job conditions related to intrinsic motivation, by facility type, and association with overall job satisfaction
| Item | % of nurses who were satisfied | Association with overall job satisfaction (TCC)a | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals (n = 34) |
Health centers (n = 390) | All nurses (n = 424) |
||
| Recognition | ||||
| I feel that the organization values my work | 50.0 | 49.7 | 49.8 | 0.51* |
| I received recognition for doing good work | 50.0 | 58.2 | 57.6 | 0.56* |
| I feel that the community values my work | 91.2 | 93.6 | 93.4 | 0.32* |
| Opportunity for advancement | ||||
| I feel there are sufficient opportunities for promotion with my employer | 20.6 | 29.0 | 28.3 | 0.44* |
| I have been given the training that I need to succeed in my position | 38.2 | 39.7 | 39.6 | 0.38* |
| I have access to coaching and mentoring to improve my skills when needed | 64.7 | 61.8 | 62.0 | 0.40* |
| Features of the work itself | ||||
| My work load is reasonable | 61.8* | 78.5* | 77.1 | 0.48* |
| I can take time to eat lunch almost every day | 58.8 | 61.0 | 60.9 | 0.27* |
| The job is a good match for my skills and experience | 82.4 | 69.0 | 70.1 | 0.44* |
| My job description is clear and up to date | 68.7 | 71.3 | 71.0 | 0.39* |
| I am not worried about losing my job | 70.6 | 78.6 | 77.9 | 0.34* |
| My annual performance appraisal is based on my work plan | 64.7 | 75.1 | 74.3 | 0.49* |
*p < 0.05; a Tetrachoric correlation coefficient (TCC)