Assessment subscales of job satisfaction | GP (n = 62) | FS (n = 46) | Total possible score | P-value |
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± SD | ± SD | |||
Personal satisfaction | Â | Â | Â | Â |
The feeling of worthwhile accomplishment I get from my work | 3.29 ± 1.08 | 3.26 ± 0.97 |  |  |
The amount of personal growth and development I get from my work | 3.65 ± 0.85 | 3.46 ± 1.09 |  |  |
The extent to which my job is varied and interesting | 3.69 ± 0.94 | 3.76 ± 0.10 |  |  |
The amount of independent thought and action I can exercise in my work | 3.61 ± 0.96 | 3.72 ± 0.96 |  |  |
The extent to which I can use my skills | 4.05 ± 0.69 | 3.65 ± 0.10 |  |  |
The amount of challenge in my job | 3.38 ± 1.07 | 3.28 ± 0.98 |  |  |
Total score | 21.59 ± 3.91 | 21.13 ± 3.77 | 30 | 0.535 |
Satisfaction with workload | Â | Â | Â | Â |
The time available to get through my work | 2.45 ± 1.05 | 2.26 ± 1.06 |  |  |
The amount of time spent on administration | 2.61 ± 0.99 | 2.21 ± 0.89 |  |  |
My workload | 2.38 ± 1.10 | 2.19 ± 1.24 |  |  |
Overall staffing levels | 2.35 ± 1.17 | 2.37 ± 1.12 |  |  |
The amount of time available to finish everything that I have to do | 2.45 ± 1.00 | 2.15 ± 0.97 |  |  |
What I have accomplished when I go home at the end of the day | 3.26 ± 1.05 | 3.11 ± 1.08 |  |  |
The hours I work | 3.71 ± 0.95 | 3.76 ± 0.92 |  |  |
The time available for patient/client care | 3.10 ± 1.09 | 2.87 ± 1.15 |  |  |
Total score | 22.16 ± 5.77 | 20.83 ± 6.37 | 40 | 0.258 |
Satisfaction with professional support | Â | Â | Â | Â |
The degree to which I feel part of a team | 3.94 ± 0.67 | 0.87 ± 0.96 |  |  |
The opportunities I have to discuss my concerns | 3.26 ± 0 .93 | 3.59 ± 1.12 |  |  |
The amount of support and guidance I receive | 3.35 ± 0.99 | 3.56 ± 1.00 |  |  |
The people I talk to and work with | 3.92 ± 0.68 | 4.24 ± 0.64 |  |  |
The degree of respect and fair treatment I receive from my boss | 3.61 ± 0.96 | 3.50 ± 1.09 |  |  |
The support available to me in my job | 3.32 ± 1.04 | 3.37 ± 0.10 |  |  |
The overall quality of the supervisions I receive in my work | 3.61 ± 0.84 | 3.56 ± 0.86 |  |  |
The contact I have with colleagues | 3.97 ± 0.77 | 4.09 ± 0.72 |  |  |
Total score | 28.92 ± 4.77 | 29.78 ± 5.38 | 40 | 0.380 |
Satisfaction with training | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Being funded for courses | 3.45 ± 1.20 | 2.98 ± 1.20 |  |  |
The opportunities I have to advance my career | 3.63 ± 0.85 | 3.28 ± 1.00 |  |  |
The extent to which I have adequate training for what I do | 3.71 ± 0.80 | 3.76 ± 0.77 |  |  |
Time off for in-service training | 3.53 ± 1.05 | 3.13 ± 1.17 |  |  |
The opportunity to attend courses | 3.60 ± 1.05 | 3.43 ± 1.19 |  |  |
Total score | 17.85 ± 3.40 | 16.50 ± 3.06 | 25 | 0.035 |
Satisfaction with pay | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Payment for the hours I work | 2.79 ± 1.33 | 3.76 ± 0.97 |  |  |
My salary/pay scale | 2.69 ± 1.36 | 3.80 ± 0.96 |  |  |
The degree to which I am fairly paid for what I contribute to this organization | 2.77 ± 1.26 | 3.43 ± 1.11 |  |  |
The amount of pay I receive | 2.63 ± 1.33 | 3.52 ± 1.09 |  |  |
Total score | 10.73 ± 4.73 | 14.43 ± 3.72 | 20 | 0.000 |
Satisfaction with prospects | Â | Â | Â | Â |
My prospects for promotion | 3.18 ± 0.95 | 3.15 ± 0.99 |  |  |
My prospects for continued employment | 3.50 ± 0 .90 | 3.59 ± 1.05 |  |  |
The amount of job security I have | 3.65 ± 1.01 | 3.00 ± 1.21 |  |  |
The possibilities for a career in my field | 3.66 ± 0.83 | 3.59 ± 1.02 |  |  |
The outlook for my professional group/branch of nursing | 3.53 ± 0.90 | 3.39 ± 0.80 |  |  |
How secure things look for me in the future of this organization | 3.42 ± 1.06 | 3.30 ± 1.09 |  |  |
Total score | 20.87 ± 3.52 | 19.89 ± 4.28 | 30 | 0.195 |
Satisfaction with standards of care | Â | Â | Â | Â |
The quality of work with patients/clients | 3.18 ± 0.98 | 3.15 ± 1.11 |  |  |
The standard of care given to patients/clients | 3.42 ± 1.02 | 3.41 ± 1.17 |  |  |
The way that patients/clients are cared for | 3.58 ± 0.84 | 3.63 ± 1.04 |  |  |
The standard of care that I am currently able to give | 3.60 ± 0.93 | 3.63 ± 0.93 |  |  |
The general standard of care given in this unit | 3.44 ± 0.97 | 3.54 ± 0.96 |  |  |
Patients are receiving the care that they need | 3.47 ± 0.97 | 3.48 ± 1.11 |  |  |
Total score | 20.68 ± 4.52 | 20.85 ± 5.00 | 30 | 0.85 |
Overall satisfaction | 142.80 ± 24.3 | 143.41 ± 25.6 | 215 | 0.90 |