Leadership Competencies of Frontline Nurse Leaders and its Effect on the Job Satisfaction and Performance of Staff Nurses

Abstract

A descriptive corelational study was conducted in a selected hospital of Delhi to determine the relationship of the leadership competencies of the frontline nurse leaders with the job satisfaction and performance of staff nurses. The sample consisted of 19 nurse leaders and131 staff nurses with over one year of experience, selected through total enumeration technique. Data collection was done for a period of two weeks. The study showed that there was a significant positive correlation between the leadership competency of frontline nurse leaders and the job satisfaction of the staff nurses working under them. The study suggested that effective leadership training be instituted for prospective nurse managers before appointments are made into management and administrative positions. It also emphasises that the nurse managers at all levels must find innovative ways to retain staff by enhancing work environment and ensuring high job satisfaction