Surgeon

Surgeon

Surgeons perform surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, and improve human functioning and appearance.

Surgeon

Job Demand: High

Average weekly wage: $4,134

Where you could work:

Hospitals- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Private Hospital

Surgeons do the following 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