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| Quality of work life scale items (α = 0.86) | Dissatisfied | Satisfied |
| Number | % | Number | % |
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| Work/home life dimension items | | | | |
| I have enough energy left after work. | 180 | 71.1 | 73 | 28.9 |
| I am able to balance work with my family needs. | 217 | 85.8 | 36 | 14.2 |
| My organization’s policy for vacations is appropriate for me and for my family. | 168 | 66.4 | 85 | 33.6 |
| The system of working hours in the healthcare facility negatively affects my life. | 128 | 50.6 | 125 | 49.6 |
| Work design dimension items | | | | |
| I feel comfortable and satisfied with my job. | 168 | 66.4 | 85 | 33.6 |
| My workload is too heavy. | 157 | 62.1 | 96 | 37.9 |
| I have the autonomy to make client/patient care decisions. | 158 | 62.5 | 95 | 37.5 |
| I perform many non-nursing tasks. | 134 | 53.0 | 119 | 47.0 |
| There are enough nurses in my work setting. | 107 | 42.3 | 146 | 57.7 |
| I have enough time to do my job well. | 97 | 38.3 | 156 | 61.7 |
| I am able to provide good quality client/patient care. | 57 | 22.5 | 196 | 77.5 |
| Work context dimension items | | | | |
| I am recognized for my accomplishments by my nurse manager/supervisor. | 152 | 60.1 | 101 | 39.9 |
| I am able to participate in decisions made by my nurse manager/supervisor. | 163 | 64.4 | 90 | 35.6 |
| I am able to communicate well with my nurse manager/supervisor. | 74 | 29.2 | 179 | 70.8 |
| I receive feedback on my performance from my nurse manager/supervisor. | 152 | 60.1 | 101 | 39.9 |
| Upper-level management has respect for nursing. | 147 | 58.1 | 106 | 41.9 |
| Existing nursing policies and procedures are good enough to facilitate my work. | 175 | 69.2 | 78 | 30.8 |
| I feel respected by physicians in my work setting. | 187 | 73.9 | 66 | 26.1 |
| I communicate well with the physicians in my work setting. | 157 | 62.1 | 96 | 37.9 |
| Friendships/relationships with my co-workers are acceptable. | 46 | 18.2 | 207 | 81.8 |
| I feel like there is teamwork in my work setting. | 74 | 29.2 | 179 | 70.8 |
| My work setting provides career advancement opportunities. | 188 | 74.3 | 65 | 25.7 |
| I believe that it is important to have the opportunity to further my nursing education without leaving the current job. | 168 | 66.4 | 85 | 33.6 |
| I receive support to attend continuing education and training programs. | 219 | 86.6 | 34 | 13.4 |
| I have adequate client/patient care supplies and equipment. | 152 | 60.1 | 101 | 39.9 |
| It is important to have a designated private break area for the nursing staff. | 121 | 47.8 | 132 | 52.2 |
| I feel safe from personal harm (physical, emotional or verbal) at work. | 191 | 75.5 | 62 | 24.5 |
| I feel a sense of belonging in my workplace. | 94 | 37.2 | 159 | 62.8 |
| Work world dimension items | | | | |
| My work impacts the lives of patients, families and the community. | 85 | 33.6 | 168 | 66.4 |
| I believe that, in general, society has an accurate image of nurses. | 204 | 80.6 | 49 | 19.4 |
| I feel quite secured about my job. | 201 | 79.4 | 52 | 20.6 |
| My salary is adequate for my job, given the current job market conditions and workload. | 237 | 93.7 | 16 | 6.3 |
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