WORKING IN ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL, DUBLIN, IRELAND
There is an expanding lack of health workers, especially nurses worldwide. The number of newly trained nurses are unable to replace an ageing nursing personnel, those moving to other pleasing work place, and those taking early retirement. Overseas trained nurses (especially non EU nurses) are now a crucial part of the Irish nursing workforce. (Humphries, Brugha and Gee, 2008) .
1.1 History of St Mary’s Hospital:
It is a facility for older people who need admission, assessment, rehabilitation, respite and continuing care. It also provides care to patients with neurological conditions since 1964 (HIQA, 2010).
1.2 Problem statement:
Human resources are the most essential resources of an organization. Retaining competent and experienced workers in an organization plays a major role in overall organizational performance. According to Kalisch, Lee and Rochman (2010), Nursing shortages are one of the critical concerns in global healthcare service. The current supply is unable to meet the society's needs, as the demand continues to increase and dissatisfaction at job is admitted to be greatly related with nurse turnover. Recognition and exploration of the job satisfaction factors has an impact to refine
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Through my research it would be found how satisfied the nurses are with their job. This study will help the management to view the nurses' current job satisfaction level and assist to improve their satisfaction by required interventions. In addition, findings of my study will be more beneficial to the patients.
Hypothesis:
I would like to prove this hypothesis through this research. The hypotheses formulated are as follows:
There is a positive link between job satisfaction and intention to leave.
There is a negative connection between demographic factors and job satisfaction.
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