Analysis of the level of job satisfaction among oncological nurses – Preliminary study

Aim
Evaluation of the level of job satisfaction among oncological nurses.

Material and methods
The study group consisted of 215 nurses working in oncological centers in Poland. The research was conducted in May 2018 during the 22nd National Conference of Oncological Nurses in Białystok. The research method was a diagnostic survey using the MSQ – Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, which is used to assess the level of satisfaction and dissatisfaction with work. In order to collect socio-demographic data, a self-made questionnaire was used. All statistical calculations were carried out using the IBM SPSS 23 statistical package and Excel 2010 spreadsheet. In all calculations, the level of significance was p <0.05

Results
In the study group, the average value of job satisfaction was 67.10 points. Nurses are satisfied with working for cancer patients, both doing something good for others and the importance of their work. Nurses were the least satisfied with the possibility of promotion, the opportunity to take up more and more senior positions, job evaluation and remuneration system. Socio-demographic factors determining satisfaction with the work of oncological nurses are the place of residence and marital status. Oncological nurses working in a one-shift system had significantly higher job satisfaction.

Conclusions
The level of satisfaction with the work of nurses should be measured and identified, and activities should focus on increasing job satisfaction. Most of the factors determining the level of job satisfaction should be in the center of attention of superiors and be subject to appropriate modifications. The education of nursing leaders in this field is necessary.