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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