Occupation Title | SURGEON (GENERAL) |
ANZSCO Code | 253511 |
Occupations in this Group | 253511 Surgeon (General) 253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253513 Neurosurgeon 253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon 253515 Otorhinolaryngologist 253516 Paediatric Surgeon 253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 253518 Urologist 253521 Vascular Surgeon |
Description | Performs surgery to correct diseases and disorders covering a broad range of medical conditions. Registration or licensing is required. |
Skill Level | 1 |
Specialisations | None |
Occupation List | Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) |
Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
Tasks | -examining patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimating and explaining risks to patients, and selecting the best operational procedures |
-reviewing reports on patients’ general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories | |
-consulting with Anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients | |
-performing surgical operations | |
-examining instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed | |
-instructing other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements | |
-prescribing post-operative care, and observing and investigating patients’ progress | |
-maintaining records of operations performed | |
-may specialise in particular types of operations | |
Skills Assessment Authority | Medical Board of Australia |
Related Occupations | 253512 Cardiothoracic Surgeon 253513 Neurosurgeon 253514 Orthopaedic Surgeon 253515 Otorhinolaryngologist 253516 Paediatric Surgeon 253517 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 253518 Urologist 253521 Vascular Surgeon |
State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
English Requirements | Proficient English (e.g. IELTS: at least 7 in each skill) |