Another ED RN Paramedic training has changed so they are ALL known as paramedics now. There used to be different levels that could do different skills. They are trying to take away some tiers and train staff up. There are the *real* paramedics (sorry - no offence meant to the other ambos, just there IS a very big difference in skill levels even if they are named similar) and then the other ambos who have a variety of skills. As with all professions, there are exceptional one and some not so. It is just more difficult to tell who has been trained to do what now.

How long you are with a partner for - during training I think it rotates but with the changes I am no longer sure. They used to spend 3-6 months with the one person before going to someone else, and sometimes a different station.

Part time is possible - some of my friends do it. However, the night shift thing ..... I think if you are working on the road you will continue to do a rotating roster. They work from 8am to 6pm (day) and 6pm to 8am (night). Usually 2 days, 2 nights then 4 off (roughly). There is, however, no guarantee you will ever get off on time. If you are stuck in ED or at a job you need to wait to be relieved which can take time and be low priority. If you work in admin / headquarters you are generally on day shifts.

Hope that help - even if I am not a paramedic either