title: Factors influencing job satisfaction of oncology nurses over time.
abstract: In this study, we tested a structural equation model to examine work environment factors related to changes in job satisfaction of oncology nurses between 2004 and 2006. Relational leadership and good physician/nurse relationships consistently influenced perceptions of enough RNs to provide quality care, and freedom to make patient care decisions, which, in turn, directly influenced nurses' job satisfaction over time. Supervisor support in resolving conflict and the ability to influence patient care outcomes were significant influences on job satisfaction in 2004, whereas, in 2006, a clear philosophy of nursing had a greater significant influence. Several factors that influence job satisfaction of oncology nurses in Canada have changed over time, which may reflect changes in work environments and work life. These findings suggest opportunities to modify work conditions that could improve nurses' job satisfaction and work life.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. gretac@ualberta.ca
authors.forename: Greta
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cummings
authors.forename: Karin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Olson
authors.forename: Christy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Raymond-Seniuk
authors.forename: Eliza
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lo
authors.forename: Elmabrok
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Masaoud
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bakker
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fitch
authors.forename: Esther
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: Lorna
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Butler
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Conlon
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000078329:Workforce