Good Samaritan Society
Nursing home in Velva, ND
- Sign-on bonus up to $30,000 on 3 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 8 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 11, 2026Sources
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The short version
You'll hear that there is room to grow here, especially if you are a new nurse. You'll work with people who, in reviews, often come across as genuinely caring toward the seniors on their units.
Employer research, Sep 11, 2026
You'll hear that there is room to grow here, especially if you are just starting out as a nurse.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comYou might find what one former CNA described: flexible hours, a uniform provided, and being treated like family.
For new gradsSources
As of 2024-02-22Source: glassdoor.comYou'll share the floor with people who, in reviews, come across as genuinely caring toward the seniors they serve.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 8 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Career development
CNA-review summary says growth opportunities exist, especially for new nurses.
Good Samaritan Society · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Care for residents
- Reviewers often say staff genuinely care about the seniors they serve.
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- Staffing and teamwork
- Older and summary reviews cite layoffs, understaffing, and coworkers who do not work well together.
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- Management
- Some praise flexible, supportive leaders; others report poor communication and little appreciation.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Pay versus workload
- Staff say pay does not match the responsibility, which they link to frustration and turnover.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Overall Glassdoor rating
- About 57% of 148 reviewers would recommend the employer; overall rating is 3.5.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.ca- Family-like first job
- A former CNA on Oahu described flexible hours, supplied uniforms, and being treated like family.
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As of 2024-02-22Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff say the pay does not match the responsibility, and they connect that gap to frustration and people leaving.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comNot the best place to work
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As of 2014-04-13Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 8 roles, up to $30,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 8 roles with a stated shift, 4 are day shifts, 3 are night shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
Long term care (1) and LPN (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Good Samaritan Society, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Good Samaritan Society
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Sources
- glassdoor.ca/Reviews/Good-Samaritan-Society-Reviews-E490904.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Good-Samaritan-Society-Certified-Nursing-Assistant-CNA-Reviews-EI_IE490904.0,22_KO23,54.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Good-Samaritan-Society-E490904-RVW84663564.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2024-02-22
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Good-Samaritan-Society-E490904-RVW4051831.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2014
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