The Relationship Between Nurses' Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention at Sakinah Islamic Hospital Mojokerto

Abstract

Turnover intention among nurses is a major challenge for hospitals because it can reduce healthcare service quality, increase the workload of remaining staff, and raise recruitment costs. Job satisfaction is considered a key factor influencing nurses' intention to leave their organization. This study aimed to examine the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover intention among nurses at Sakinah Islamic Hospital Mojokerto. A quantitative correlational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 74 nurses selected through total sampling. Job satisfaction was measured using the modified Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), while turnover intention was assessed using the Turnover Intention Scale (TIS). Data were collected through self-administered online questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Pearson correlation test. The results showed a significant negative relationship between job satisfaction and turnover intention (p < 0.001). Improving salary, supervision, promotion opportunities, working conditions, and coworker support may help reduce turnover intention and enhance nurse retention in hospitals.