Relationship between Head Nurses’ Self-efficacy and Job Performance

Faculty of Nursing

Assiut University

Relationship between Head Nurses’ Self-efficacy and Job Performance

Research Authors
Seham Mohamed Abd Elhamed1; Sahar Mohamed Morsy2; Amal Sayed Mohamed3 1Assistant lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing Assuit University, Egypt 2Prof of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing Assiut University, Egypt. 3Lecturer of Nur
Research Date
Research Department
Department of Nursing Administration
Research Member
Amal Sayed Mohamed Abdel-Hafez
Research Publisher
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Research Vol
7
Research Year
2019
Research Abstract
Abstract
Background: Self-efficacy decides what goals should be chosen to pursue, how these goals can be achieved, and how it reflected upon our job performance. Aim: Assess the relationship between head nurses’ self-efficacy and job performance. Study design: Descriptive research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at Assiut University Main Hospital. Subjects: Consisted of 44 head nurse. Tools: Two tools were used to collect data I): A structured questionnaire sheet which consists of two parts:-Part (1): Personal data sheet which gathered data about: gender, age, years of experience, educational qualification, and marital status. Part (2): Self efficacy assessment scale which includes 50 statements. II): Job performance checklist sheet which includes 3 main categories (general characteristics, soft skills, and nursing care). Results: The majority of head nurses had low self-efficacy and more than half of them had inadequate job performance (82% & 59%) respectively. Conclusion: There were statistical significant difference between head nurses’ self-efficacy and job performance. Recommendations: Head nurses' self-efficacy training program should be done.