NURSES' JOB SATISFACTION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTERS IN ÉVORA REGION, PORTUGAL

Abstract

Objective: to define if the job satisfaction dimensions can vary according the category and the workplace. Method: this is about a descriptive and exploratory study from quantitative approach using a questionnaire with a Lickert scale, in order to collect data. The questionnaire was prepared, pretested and redrafted to cover several dimensions. The sample was nursing professionals who perform in the fourteen health centers and on twenty one care units of the Évora Espírito Santo’s Hospital. We elaborated a share sampling distributed by the four professional categories. Results: the results show a significant and positive correlation between some categories. Conclusion: it is noted that the health centers professionals are more satisfied in the relationship nurse / patient dimension. The health centers professionals also show great satisfaction with the "working relationship and social support" and "job security" dimensions. Hospital professionals have greater satisfaction in the "autonomy and power" dimension. The Health Centers and Hospital professionals are more dissatisfied in the “remuneration” dimension. Descriptors: satisfaction; motivation; nurses.