Registered Migration Australia

Neurosurgeon

ANZSCO 253513




Description

Performs surgery to correct disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system. Registration or licensing is required.

 

Skill Level

1

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

 

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

Occupations in this Group

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

If your skill or occupation list falls under ANZSCO code 253513 (Group: 2535) 253513 Neurosurgeon in this case you may be eligible to apply for a skill level 1 visa for immigration visa to Australia.