• To learn how a self-rostering system could improve the morale of staff
• To develop ideas for implementing self-rostering in your ward
• To understand how self-rostering could result in cost savings
Staff morale is an important factor in maintaining and improving nurse recruitment and retention. Evidence suggests more flexible working patterns can improve nurses’ work-life balance and subsequently their workplace satisfaction. This article describes a ward-based quality improvement project that introduced a self-rostering system that enabled nurses to select their own shifts for a given four-week roster period. The aim was to increase staff satisfaction and subsequently improve retention and recruitment. The article describes the project and discusses the positive outcomes.
Nursing Management. 28, 3, 22-27. doi: 10.7748/nm.2021.e1987
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Correspondence Conflict of interestNone declared
Hainey CL (2021) Implementation of a ward staff self-rostering system: improving morale and retention. Nursing Management. doi: 10.7748/nm.2021.e1987
Published online: 20 April 2021
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