Mediating role of job satisfaction in the impact of work-life balance on turnover intentions of hospital nurses: A case study of government hospital in Free town, Sierra Leone

Hospitals are facing intense competition as a result of worldwide privatization in the healthcare sector. They face a multitude of obstacles posed by the corporate environment. Work-life balance is known to increase employees’ focus at work. However, when there is an imbalance, employees feel pressured, which may influence absenteeism. There has been little research on the mediating effect of job satisfaction on the relationship between work-life balance and turnover intentions among nurses in Sierra Leone. The study aimed to evaluate its role on turnover intention among nurses in Connaught Hospital, Sierra Leone and the mediating role of job satisfaction in the relationship. A quantitative approach was employed in the research. Data was collected online via Google Forms and a total of 230 responses were used for analysis. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Regression analysis was conducted to test the hypothesis. The findings revealed a partial mediation between the constructs. Hospital administrators and policy-makers should focus on strategies to improve job satisfaction among nurses, beyond solely addressing work-life balance concerns. Fair salary, recognition, career development opportunities, and a supportive work culture should all be prioritized to increase nurse satisfaction and minimize turnover intentions.