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- ItemFactors influencing job satisfaction of registered nurses working in public hospitals in Windhoek, Namibia.(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04) Shalonda, Simon; Stellenberg, Ethelwynn; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Nursing & Midwifery.ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: A shortage of professional nurses as a result of turnover and poor retention is a major concern in Namibia. A lack of job satisfaction is related to this problem. The aim of this study was to determine factors influencing job satisfaction of registered nurses working at public hospitals in Windhoek, Namibia. The objectives of the study were to determine job satisfaction of registered nurses through measuring hygiene and motivation factors as described by Herzberg. The research question was: What are the factors influencing job satisfaction of registered nurses working in public hospitals in Windhoek, Namibia? Method: A quantitative exploratory descriptive design was applied in this study. The target population was the total population of registered nurses with more than one year of working experience. A pilot study was conducted to refine the methodology. A reliable validated Minnesota questionnaire was used to collect the data. The researcher personally collected data. Ethical approval was obtained from the Health Research Ethics Committee (HREC) reference # S18/03/046, the Ministry of Health and Social services and by way of informed consent from participants. Results: The level of job satisfaction differed among the participants; specifically most participants were dissatisfied with their salaries (60%), working conditions (53%) and the chance for promotion and advancement opportunities (66%). Statistical differences were identified between educational levels and the feeling of accomplishment (p=0.000), freedom to use own judgement (p=0.014), chance to delegate to others and the chance to be busy at all times (p=0.031). Nurses with a Diploma in Nursing were more inclined to be satisfied, while those with a Bachelor Degree Honours in Nursing were less inclined to be satisfied. Recommendations included an urgent need for promotion and advancement opportunity among nurses, improvement of the working conditions of nurses and to give acknowledgement for perfomance. Conclusion: Job satisfaction afects a nurse’s performance and working behaviour which in turn may affect patient care.