FACTORS OF JOB RETENTION IN THE SCARCE REGISTERED NURSE PROFESSION IN REGIONAL HOSPITALS UNDER OFFICE OF PERMANENT SECRETARY

Abstract

This research employedthe documentary research methodology. Information was collected through different sources such as academic documents, journals, articles, theses, research reports,and information on the internet.These primary sources along with related researches and theories were used to develop the conceptual framework and research hypotheses.

          The result of the study showed that factors of job retention in the scarce registered nurse profession derived from conceptual review of hotel management structure, the concept of professional nurse retention, the concept of organizational commitment, transformational leadership concept, human capital development strategy, a chance for career progression, perception of organizational justice and happiness at work. In addition, the factors of human capital development consisted of career progression planning, skill development guidance, and clear execution plan in accordance to strategy, whereas the factors of transformational leadership were an ideologist, motivation, knowledge stimulation, and consideration of individualism. The factors of perception of organizational justice comprised compensation and benefits management, job assignment, and job promotion. Moreover, the factors of career achievement were composed of career advancement planning and human resource development, whereas the factors of happiness at work were workplace environment, job description and responsibilities, and quality of life.