Abstract:

Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the factors affecting the job satisfaction and quality of work life of nurses. Method: The research was conducted with 185 nurses working in a university hospital in a city in the west and agreeing to participate in the study. Data identifying information form, Minnesota job satisfaction scale and Nursing Work Life Quality Questionnaire met with. Results: 73% of the participants were female, 61% was bachelor education and 73% was in the 18-30 age group. Job satisfaction affecting the operation of the factors, professional self-approval, hours of work, distribution of tasks, work rate, nurses count, the number of physicians, interpersonal relationships in the work environment, work unit, was found to be charged promote opportunity and received. The Nursing Work Quality Scale scores of those who are satisfied with the working system only during the day, those who find their profession suitable for themselves, working hours, task distribution, job speed, number of nurses, number of doctors, interpersonal relations in the working environment, working unit and promotion opportunity are statistically significantly higher has been found. A strong positive correlation was found between the Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale and the Nursing Work Quality Scale scores. Conclusion: It was found that the job satisfaction and quality of work life of the nurses were moderate, and a strong relationship was found between both variables. In addition, it has been determined that managerial regulations regarding the working environment and environmental factors affect both job satisfaction and work life quality. The results can be used by healthcare administrators to implement appropriate interventions to improve nurses' job satisfaction and quality of work life.

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