Workplace Spirituality and Compassion Competence Among Nurses in Ormoc City

This quantitative research employed a descriptive correlational design to assess the relationship between workplace spirituality and compassion competence among nurses in a government hospital in Ormoc City during the third quarter of 2025. The majority of respondents were younger nurses, predominantly female, single, and holding a bachelor’s degree, representing various clinical units across the hospital. Findings revealed very high levels of workplace spirituality across meaningful work, sense of community, and alignment with organizational values. Similarly, nurses demonstrated very high compassion competence, with particularly strong communication and sensitivity scores. None of the demographic variables were significantly related to workplace spirituality or compassion competence. However, a strong and significant positive relationship was found between workplace spirituality and compassion competence, indicating that spiritually enriched work environments support nurses ability to communicate effectively, respond sensitively, and provide individualized care. Based on these findings, a Workplace Spirituality and Compassion Competence Enhancement Plan is proposed to sustain and strengthen caring practices within the institution.

Workplace spirituality; Compassion competence; Nurses; Descriptive correlational design; Ormoc City.

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