Yap Hui Mei
Senior Manager, Group Nursing Talent Management
Bandar Sunway
Summary
Accomplished nursing leader with 26 years of experience, currently serving as Senior Manager, Group Nursing Talent Management at Sunway Healthcare Group (since 2023)2. Demonstrated expertise in nursing manpower planning, recruitment, quality and risk management, and international talent acquisition. Passionate about building high-performing nursing teams, driving strategic initiatives, and advancing the nursing profession through compliance, innovation, and collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager, Group Nursing Talent Management
Sunway Healthcare Group
01.2023 - Current
- Promoted to Senior Manager in recognition of leadership and results in nursing talent management.
- Lead group-wide nursing talent management, overseeing recruitment, workforce planning, and staff retention for all Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG) entities, including new hospitals and ambulatory centres.
- Develop and execute comprehensive nursing manpower plans to ensure adequate staffing across all SHG facilities, aligned with organizational growth and business objectives.
- Prepare and coordinate all CKAPS nursing documentation required for new hospital licensing, ensuring full compliance with Ministry of Health regulations and licensing requirements.
- Spearhead the recruitment of foreign nurses from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India, ensuring alignment with local and international regulatory standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships and networks with the embassies of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India in Malaysia to facilitate foreign nurse recruitment and smooth onboarding processes.
- Collaborate with approved foreign recruitment agents and maintain up-to-date knowledge of local nursing recruitment requirements and legal processes.
- Organize and conduct onsite interviews for foreign nurses in collaboration with legal and government-approved local recruitment agents, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Promote SHG as an employer of choice to foreign nursing candidates, showcasing the organization’s facilities, culture, and career opportunities during recruitment drives and interviews.
- Analyze workforce data, monitor attrition trends, and provide actionable insights to optimize staffing and reduce turnover across all SHG hospitals and centres.
- Champion staff development programs and succession planning to nurture future nursing leaders within the group.
Nursing Recruiter & Nurses' Welfare Manager
Sunway Healthcare Group
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Developed and executed nursing recruitment plans in line with approved manpower budgets.
- Collaborated with nursing heads to align 1–3 year workforce plans with business objectives.
- Managed sourcing, screening, and selection for all nursing categories, including hard-to-fill roles.
- Organized recruitment campaigns, college partnerships, and onboarding programs.
- Monitored staff movements, provided monthly headcount and attrition reports, and analyzed resignation trends.
- Worked with corporate communications and marketing teams to enhance recruitment outreach.
Pre-School Principal
Q-dees Taman Connaught (Kindergarten)
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Oversaw daily operations, academic planning, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Led teacher recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
- Managed risk, discipline, customer relations, and school events.
Unit Manager
Hong Leong Assurance Berhad (HLA)
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Led sales strategy and team for life insurance products.
- Achieved MDRT qualification and exceeded sales targets.
Risk Management Executive, Quality & Risk Management
Prince Court Medical Centre
07.2011 - 03.2013
- Managed incident reporting, audits, policy development, and accreditation preparation.
- Conducted root cause analyses and participated in safety committees.
Clinical Instructor, Emergency Department & ICU
Prince Court Medical Centre
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Delivered nursing education, induction programs, and competency assessments.
- Served as Basic Life Support instructor and Arabic interpreter.
Senior Staff Nurse, Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ACICU)
National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA)
08.2005 - 02.2010
- Charge nurse for post-op cardiac surgery patients; managed advanced life support equipment and procedures.
Staff Nurse, Liver Transplant Stepdown Unit
National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA)
10.2003 - 08.2005
- Charge nurse for pre- and post-transplant patients; coordinated admissions, discharges, and patient education.
Staff Nurse, ICU/CCU
Assunta Hospital
04.2001 - 09.2003
- Provided critical care for multidisciplinary cases, assisted in invasive procedures.
Staff Nurse, General Surgical Ward
Assunta Hospital
07.1999 - 03.2001
- Charge nurse for pre- and post-surgical patients.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Sunway Monash University
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Intensive Care Unit In-Service Course - undefined
Assunta Nursing College
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Assunta College of Nursing (Tun Tan Cheng Lock College of Nursing)
Skills
Nursing Talent Management
Nursing Registration Number
41375
Timeline
Senior Manager, Group Nursing Talent Management
Sunway Healthcare Group
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Recruiter & Nurses' Welfare Manager
Sunway Healthcare Group
11.2019 - 12.2022
Pre-School Principal
Q-dees Taman Connaught (Kindergarten)
08.2014 - 10.2019
Unit Manager
Hong Leong Assurance Berhad (HLA)
04.2013 - 07.2014
Risk Management Executive, Quality & Risk Management
Prince Court Medical Centre
07.2011 - 03.2013
Clinical Instructor, Emergency Department & ICU
Prince Court Medical Centre
05.2010 - 06.2011
Senior Staff Nurse, Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ACICU)
National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA)
08.2005 - 02.2010
Staff Nurse, Liver Transplant Stepdown Unit
National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA)
10.2003 - 08.2005
Staff Nurse, ICU/CCU
Assunta Hospital
04.2001 - 09.2003
Staff Nurse, General Surgical Ward
Assunta Hospital
07.1999 - 03.2001
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Intensive Care Unit In-Service Course - undefined
Assunta Nursing College
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Assunta College of Nursing (Tun Tan Cheng Lock College of Nursing)
Bachelor of Nursing -
Sunway Monash University
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