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ArticleJournal of nursing management2026

The Impact of Communication Competence on Job Performance Among Registered Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Hadeel Al-Zawahreh, Nidal Eshah, Ahmad Hussein Rayan, Islam Oweidat, Khalid Al-Mugheed, Nadiah A Baghdadi, Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem

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Hadeel Al-ZawahrehFaculty of Nursing, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan, jadara.edu.jo.
Nidal EshahClinical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan, jadara.edu.jo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6392-4655
Ahmad Hussein RayanCommunity and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan, jadara.edu.jo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8377-2297
Islam OweidatCommunity and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan, jadara.edu.jo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2344-4299
Khalid Al-MugheedCollege of Pharmacy, Nursing and Medical Sciences, Nursing Department, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, riyadh.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9727-7804
Nadiah A BaghdadiDepartment of Nursing Management and Education, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia, pnu.edu.sa.
Sally Mohammed Farghaly AbdelaliemDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait, kuniv.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6497-0952

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Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University PNURSP2026R293
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionEffective communication in nursing practice is directly influencing job performance, patient outcomes, and teamwork. As the healthcare landscape becomes increasingly complex, understanding the specific communication competencies that contribute to professional development and interpersonal effectiveness is essential. PURPOSE: to investigate the relationship between communication competence and job performance among Jordanian nurses.

methodsA quantitative, cross-sectional study examined the link between communication competence and job performance among 113 registered nurses at Al-Bashir and Zarqa Governmental Hospitals. Data were collected during one month, using a self-administered questionnaire with two validated English-language scales: The Interpersonal Communication Competence Scale (ICCS, 30 items, α = 0.840) and the Six-Dimensional Scale of Nursing Performance (6-D Scale, 52 items, α = 0.903). Validity was confirmed through face and construct validation and reliability via Cronbach's alpha. SPSS v26 was used for analysis, including multiple linear regression and Kruskal-Wallis H tests to assess relationships and demographic differences.

resultsThe study confirmed a statistically significant and positive relationship between communication competence and job performance. In particular, the dimensions of empathy (B = 0.318, p < 0.01), self-disclosure (B = 0.349, p < 0.01), social relaxation (B = 0.362, p < 0.01), and environmental control (B = 0.328, p < 0.01) had the most substantial impact. Demographic variables (gender, educational level, years of experience, type of unit, and shift pattern) were found to significantly influence both communication competence and job performance.

conclusionsCommunication competence boosts nursing performance. Key skills like empathy and self-disclosure enhance relationships and growth. Tailored training and further research are recommended.

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Clinical CompetenceCommunicationNursesWork PerformanceAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansJordanMaleMiddle AgedPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and Questionnairescommunication competencejob performanceJordannurses

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