Table 2. Work-related characteristics of nurses, Qassim, Saudi Arabia (n=323) .

Characteristic	N (%)
Current post
Healthcare assistant	3 (0.9%)
Staff nurse	265 (82.0%)
Charge nurse /sister	55 (17.1%)
Work duration  in the current post
less than one year	41 (12.7%)
1-5 years	183 (56.7%)
More than 5 years	99 (30.7%)
Type of shifts
Days only	67 (20.7%)
Nights only	2 (0.6%)
Days and nights	254 (78.6%)
Work hours per week
20- 40	61 (18.9%)
Over 40 hours	262 (81.1%)
Additional work hours per month
None	41 (12.7%)
1-10	142 (44.0%)
More than 10	140 (43.3%)
Average number of patients require assistance mobilizing per shift
None	25 (7.7%)
1-5	187 (57.9%)
Over 5 patients	111 (34.4%)
Type of ward
General medical	64 (19.8%)
ICU	70 (21.7%)
General surgical	61 (18.9%)
Others	128 (39.6%)