“…Such factors may affect the job satisfaction level of registered nurses, reflected in their performance as nurses are critical mediators in organizational relationships. However, several studies reported contradictory findings where registered nurses expressed poor job satisfaction (Bit-Lian, Woei-Ling & Shuhaimi, 2022;Al-Hamdan, & Bani Issa, 2022;Panhwar et al, 2019;Tosun & Ulusoy, 2017). The dissatisfaction stems from a heavy workload, inflexible working hours, role conflicts, low income, routine tasks and functional dependence, a lack of sufficient resources, and the profession's low social status (Khai-Lee, Woan-Ching, & Bit-Lian, 2020).…”