THE IMPACT OF JOB STRESS ON JOB SATISFACTION AMONG NURSES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE MODERATING ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL

The mental well-being of nurses has been severely impacted by COVID-19, and safety measures are required for both their physical and mental well-being. Effective treatment of their psychological trauma requiresa thorough understanding of their experiences. Ensuring public safety requires dedicated nursing staff participation in the management of plague clinics. Supporting nurses' psychological and physical well-being through adequate compensation, mental health counselling and job satisfaction is critical to addressing this crisis and future challenges. This study is proposed to provide baseline information on the impact of job stress on Al Dhafra hospitals nurses' job satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect of psychological capital as a moderator. Furthermore, the studywill open a new aspectfor further research to improve and reduce its adverse effects. Besides, the studywill highlight the importance of exploring coping strategies and perceived influential supporting factors to address stressors of nurses in the UAE and mounting concerns about job satisfaction during Covid-19. In addition, it can be used as a reference to create, improve, or modifyguidelines and existing protocols. As well as serve as a reasonable contribution study for further nursing management in future crises. The study employed a quantitative correlation research design, and an online surveywas conducted and participated in by 255 nurses who are in direct contact with and managing patients with COVID-19 in Al Dhafra hospitals in the UAE. The present study's findings indicate that there is a negative relationship between job stress and job satisfaction; on the other hand, the findings also revealed a positive moderating effect of psychological capital on the relationship between job stress and job satisfaction. The current study has important implications for hospitals in developing managerial, training, and strategic policies. According to the findings of this study, job stress has a significant impact on nursing satisfaction. Furthermore, hospitals can improve their job satisfaction as well as can be applied to other cultural and demographic contexts to reduce employee stress.