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Author Credentials

Miriam James-Scotter

BN (Hons), RN

School of Nursing

The University of Auckland

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

The University of Auckland

Private Bag 92019

Auckland 1142

021 2611 490

m.james-scotter@auckland.ac.nz

Dr Lixin Jiang

PhD

Senior Lecturer, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

School of Psychology

The University of Auckland

l.jiang@auckland.ac.nz

Associate Professor Cameron Walker

BSc, MA, MSc, PhD

Department of Engineering Science

The University of Auckland

cameron.walker@auckland.ac.nz

Dr Stephen Jacobs

PhD, DipTchg, BA

Senior lecturer

Programme Lead, the Nurses Thriving at Work Programme

School of Nursing

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

The University of Auckland

s.jacobs@auckland.ac.nz

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to explore the value, validity and viability of implementing a daily job satisfaction tool in the operating room setting (OR).

Sample and setting: A daily one-minute survey was developed and trialled with 269 OR staff members (123 nurses) over a three-week period within one New Zealand hospital.

Method: A feedback and validation survey was then administered to staff one week following the trial.

Results: The trial resulted in 569 tool submissions. A daily average of 71% of participants (69% nurses) reported feeling ‘pretty good’ or ‘great’ about their jobs, with ‘relationships and communication with colleagues’ most influential for both a positive and negative day at work. Findings also supported the validity of the tool and highlighted strengths and areas for improvement.

Conclusion: The results of the study provide initial support for the value and feasibility of implementing a daily job satisfaction measurement tool in the OR setting. A daily satisfaction measure has the potential to be a powerful tool for perioperative nursing managers at all levels enabling active measurement and management of nurse job satisfaction from an interprofessional perspective.

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