Nurses’ job insecurity: A neglected challenge in the quality of patient care

Seyednazari, Mir Amirhossein; Ferdosi, Reza; Soheili, Amin; Dorosti, Amir Mohammad

doi:10.61882/JBUMS.32.4.350

Volume 32, Issue 4 (Winter 2026) Journal of Translational Medical Research. 2026, 32(4): 350-353 | Back to browse issues page

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Seyednazari M A, Ferdosi R, Soheili A, Dorosti A M. Nurses’ job insecurity: A neglected challenge in the quality of patient care. Journal of Translational Medical Research. 2026; 32 (4) :350-353
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Nurses’ job insecurity: A neglected challenge in the quality of patient care

Mir Amirhossein Seyednazari¹

, Reza Ferdosi²

, Amin Soheili³

, Amir Mohammad Dorosti ^*⁴

1- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2- Student Research Committee, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
3- Department of Nursing, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
4- Student Research Committee, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran , amirdorosti2006@gmail.com

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Job security is a fundamental determinant of nurses’ mental health, working motivation, and professional performance quality. Growing evidence indicates that job insecurity contributes to psychological distress, burnout, reduced concentration, and impaired clinical decision-making, ultimately compromising patient safety and the overall effectiveness of healthcare systems. The persistence of unstable employment contracts and insufficient organizational appropriate support increases absenteeism, turnover intentions, and the loss of experienced nursing staff, further exacerbating workforce shortages. This letter aimed to draw the attention of health policymakers and administrators to the urgent need for revising nursing employment policies and prioritizing job security. It was suggested practical strategies including, the adoption of more stable employment models, integration of job security indicators into human resource management, enhancement of organizational and psychological support, promotion of nurses’ participation in managerial decision-making, and regular monitoring of job security as a key indicator of care quality.

Keywords: Health Personnel Management, Job Security, Patient Safety, Quality of Health Care

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Type of Study: Letter to Editor | Subject: Nursing
Received: 2026/01/28 | Accepted: 2026/02/25 | ePublished: 2026/02/20

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