Major Group: 2 - Professionals | Sub-Major Group: 25 - Health Professionals | Minor Group: 253 - Medical Practitioners | Unit Group: 2535 - Surgeons
Description: Performs surgery to treat muscular and skeletal diseases and injuries. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level 1 : Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
UNIT GROUP 2535: SURGEONS
Description: Perform surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, and improve human functioning and appearance. Medical Registrars training as Surgeons are included in this unit group.
Skill Level: Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing is required.
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