ANZSCO 253516

Paediatric Surgeon

Provides surgical care and treatment to children from birth, up to and including adolescence.

Skills assessment authority
Medical Board of Australia (MBA)
Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Visas for Paediatric Surgeon

Main tasks

  • Examines babies, children and adolescents to determine medical conditions, reviews referrals, and reports on patients' physical conditions and medical histories
  • Determines the need for operations, explaining risks to families, and selecting the best operational procedures
  • Requests and interprets diagnostic tests, and prescribes treatments and medications
  • Performs surgical operations, procedures and transplants, prescribes post-operative care, and observes patients' progress
  • Instructs other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients, and instrument and equipment requirements

Registration & licensing

Registration or licensing is required.

State nomination

8 state(s) nominate Paediatric Surgeon for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

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