The Effect of Work Stress On Nurses' Job Satisfaction

Abstract

Background: Work stress is related to accidents, violence in the workplace, organizational strain in the form of absenteeism, decreased work performance, increased injury rates and employee turnover. Nurses are professionals who have high risks of occupational stress. Nurse job satisfaction is an important factor in nursing services in hospitals.  Objective: This research aims to analyze the influence of work stress on nurses' job satisfaction at RSI Siti Hajar Mataram. Methods: This research method is descriptive in the form of a case study This research focuses on nurses at RSI Siti Hajar Mataram and includes an analysis of the influence of work stress on job satisfaction. This research does not include other external factors that can influence job satisfaction, such as economic conditions or personal factors. Samples were taken randomly from each strata or work unit at RSI Siti Hajar Mataram. The sample size is determined using the Slovin formula, which takes into account the population size and the desired error rate. Based on calculations, the sample taken was 50 nurses from the total available population. There are instruments to measure stress work, but specific job characteristics nurses need assessment instruments that according to the job with expanded nursing stress scale (ENSS) and job satisfaction questionnaire Conclusion: Work stress has a negative effect on job satisfaction.