Effect of Nurse's Supervisor's Leadership Style on Nurse's Job Satisfaction.
Aim: To explore the impact of nurse managers leadership styles on nurse job satisfaction in the Kind Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Background: Leadership style is perceived to be an important factor in hiring, retention and job satisfaction for nursing staff in healthcare facilities. Methods: Quantitative descriptive design was used. Bivariate correlations between leadership styles and job satisfaction were examined. Fifty supervisors and department heads and 220 staff nurses were recruited to participate in this study, which was conducted during the first quarter of 2014. Results: The results of this study indicate that managers or supervisors explore and utilize various leadership styles and combinations that would create a positive impact on nursing staff 'on the Job' attitudes and Performance. Conclusion: The leadership styles of the managers had little influence on the overall satisfaction of nurses in this setting. However the nurse managers were instrumental and successful in shaping the nurse's work ethic.