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Table 2 Mean scores of job satisfaction subscale individual questions by province

From: Positive practice environments influence job satisfaction of primary health care clinic nursing managers in two South African provinces

Assessment subscales of job satisfaction

GP (n = 62)

FS (n = 46)

Total possible score

P-value

x ¯ ± SD

x ¯ ± SD

Personal satisfaction

    

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

    

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

    

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

    

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

    

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

    

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

    

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