Group Chief Nurse

Chief Wellness Officer

Adj A/Prof Yong Keng Kwang is a driving force behind nursing excellence and staff well-being at NHG Health. As Group Chief Nurse, he leads over 8,000 nurses across NHG institutions, advancing four strategic thrusts: relationship-based care, role optimisation, digital enablement, and positive practice environments. Since April 2024, he has also served as Assistant CEO (Strategic Planning) at the Institute of Mental Health, where he co-leads planning for mental health services. Previously, as Chief Nurse of TTSH, he steered the development of its 3,800-strong nursing workforce. In 2023, A/Prof Yong was appointed NHG Health’s first Chief Wellness Officer, where he champions staff well-being and resilience through organisation-wide strategies. His work ensures that care teams remain supported, capable, and committed to high-quality, person-centred care.