JOB SATISFACTION AMONG FOREIGN NURSES IN A PRIVATE NURSING HOME, SOUTHERN FINLAND
Wanjohi, Nelius; Maringi, Peris (2013)
Wanjohi, Nelius
Maringi, Peris
Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013112818692
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013112818692
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The purpose of this study was to find out the experience of the foreign nurses working in Southern Finland and the factors that influence their job satisfaction. The aim was to provide information that could help improve job satisfaction.
The research was carried out in a private nursing home in Southern Finland. The methodology used in this study was qualitative research method. Data was obtained by conducting interviews. A qualitative analysis of the data was applied to identify the factors that mainly influence the job satisfaction of foreign nurses and their work life experiences.
The study showed that the experiences were challenging and difficult at the beginning. Nevertheless it was a good experience. Language, cultural barrier, discrimination, workload, relationship with coworkers, clients and family members, working environment, salary, professional growth and advancement were named as the factors affecting job satisfaction.
From the results above various strategies can be applied to improve the highlighted factors that influence job satisfaction to prevent the turnover of nurses. For example ensuring favourable policies in recruitment, selection, training, and job design and salary payment of the foreign nurses, campaigns on cultural awareness and creating activities that will enable the workers to socialize and build trust.
The research was carried out in a private nursing home in Southern Finland. The methodology used in this study was qualitative research method. Data was obtained by conducting interviews. A qualitative analysis of the data was applied to identify the factors that mainly influence the job satisfaction of foreign nurses and their work life experiences.
The study showed that the experiences were challenging and difficult at the beginning. Nevertheless it was a good experience. Language, cultural barrier, discrimination, workload, relationship with coworkers, clients and family members, working environment, salary, professional growth and advancement were named as the factors affecting job satisfaction.
From the results above various strategies can be applied to improve the highlighted factors that influence job satisfaction to prevent the turnover of nurses. For example ensuring favourable policies in recruitment, selection, training, and job design and salary payment of the foreign nurses, campaigns on cultural awareness and creating activities that will enable the workers to socialize and build trust.